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Essay / What is a Cookie file? - 755
What is a cookie file?A cookie is a small data file that is sent to your computer from our website. Cookies are used for a variety of purposes, including: • They may keep track of potential purchases you may wish to place in your shopping cart • They may remember your details when you return to our website • They may help us allow us to know whether our marketing strategy is successful or not. Types of Cookie Files Session Cookies If you have an account with us, “session cookies” are used when you visit our website and navigate to the “My Account” page. A session cookie expires when you log out of our website. Tracking Cookies Tracking cookies are not deleted when you leave our website. We use them to track which areas, pages or products of our website you visit, this helps us create a profile of your browsing habits. By collecting this information we can ensure that our website meets our customers' requirements. Third parties In certain circumstances we may have an agreement for third parties to set cookies while you visit our website. We only allow this with carefully vetted and selected suppliers. This information is used for general tracking or analysis purposes only. Our cookie policy Some areas of our website are personalized and we can therefore only provide this service in full if you accept cookies on your tablet , your computer or your smartphone.The cookie file will not contain sensitive data about you, for example payment details, or even your name and address. The cookie will only store a key which, once logged in, will then be linked to this information. Below you will find details of the main cookies we use and why we use them. Your consent If you use our...... middle of paper ......p from the browser window and choose 'Settings'• 2. Select 'Preferences', then select 'Advanced'• 3. Finally, select the 'Accept Cookies' option• Using Internet Explorer• 1. Select 'Explorer' found at the top of the browser window and choose 'Preferences' from the options listed• 2. Scroll down to Receiving Files and select 'Cookies'• 3. Click on the 'Never ask' option• Using Safari• 1. Select 'Safari' at the top of the browser window and choose 'Preferences' from the listed options• 2. Then click on “Security” followed by “Accept cookies” • 3. Click “Only from the site you are browsing to” • Using Mozilla and Netscape • 1. Select “Mozilla” or “Netscape” at the top of the browser window browser and choose “Preferences” from the options listed • 2. Under “Privacy & Security”, select cookies • 3. Choose “Enable” cookies for originating website only'