## Cookies Overview

### Web Essentials

- **Name:** intellimize_tracking_policy  
  **Description:** Stores the tracking policy preference for Intellimize optimization  
  **Type:** Local Storage  
  **Retention:** 18 months

- **Name:** intellimize_data_tracking_type  
  **Description:** Stores the tracking type configuration for Intellimize optimization  
  **Type:** Local Storage  
  **Retention:** 18 months

### Google Ads

- **Name:** rc::a  
  **Description:** Protects forms and site access by distinguishing human users from bots as part of Google reCAPTCHA security checks.  
  **Type:** Local Storage  
  **Retention:** 6 months

### YouTube Cookies

- **Name:** VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA  
  **Description:** Stores visitor privacy settings and consent information for personalized advertising  
  **Type:** Cookie  
  **Retention:** 5 months

- **Name:** VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE  
  **Description:** Used as a unique identifier to track viewing of videos and estimate bandwidth usage  
  **Type:** Cookie  
  **Retention:** 5 months

### Analytics Cookies

- **Name:** _ga  
  **Description:** Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website  
  **Type:** Cookie  
  **Retention:** 2 years

- **Name:** _ga_45ZR32818W  
  **Description:** Used by Google Analytics 4 to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit  
  **Type:** Cookie  
  **Retention:** 2 years

### LiveChat Cookies

- **Name:** _lc2_fpi_js  
  **Description:** LiveChat JavaScript-set first-party identifier for visitor recognition across page loads  
  **Type:** Cookie  
  **Retention:** 1 year

- **Name:** _lc2_fpi  
  **Description:** LiveChat first-party visitor identifier for maintaining chat session continuity  
  **Type:** Cookie  
  **Retention:** 1 year

### Summary of Cookie Policies

Cookies are classified into different categories based on their purpose and storage duration. They play a vital role in enhancing user experience, tracking analytics, and optimizing functionalities across various platforms.