cookies are small pieces of text used to store information on web browsers. cookies are used to store and receive identifiers and other information on computers, phones, and other devices. other technologies, including data we store on your web browser or device, identifiers associated with your device, and other software, are used for similar purposes. in this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies."

we use cookies if you have an account, use our services, including our website or apps (whether or not you are registered or logged in), or visit other websites and apps that use the services. this policy explains how we use cookies and the choices you have.

why do we use cookies?

cookies help us provide, protect and improve the services, such as by personalizing content, tailoring, and providing a safer experience. while the cookies that we use may change from time to time as we improve and update the services, they generally fall into the below categories of use:

• authentication we use cookies to verify your account and determine when you're logged in so we can make it easier for you to access the services and show you the appropriate experience and features.
• security, site and product integrity we use cookies to help us keep your account, data and the services safe and secure
• insight and measurement cookies provides us with some insights about the people who use the services
• site features and services we use cookies to enable the functionality that help us provide the services. we also use cookies to help provide you with content relevant to your locale.
• analytics and research we use cookies to better understand how people use the services so that we can improve them
• performance performance cookies help us route traffic between servers and understand how our services is performing, so we can provide you with the best experience
• localization some cookies help us provide localized experiences - for example, by making sure you see our services in your preferred language.

most web browsers automatically accept cookies but, if you prefer, you can change your browser to prevent that or to notify you each time a cookie is set. blocking or deleting cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of our services.