Cookies ...
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small files that is simply a technology for remembering something about you. Your computer saves this information when you visit websites. Not all websites use cookies but most do. You have the option to not have cookies & you can block them in your browser settings and there are pros & cons to doing this.
What happens if I block cookies?
Blocking cookies will cause many features of websites not to work correctly, without cookies, a website doesn't recognise who you are, so when you change pages it forgets you are the same customer. For example, if you add items to your basket, by the time you get to checkout your basket will be empty. Without any memory, a website can’t do a lot of stuff. It can’t let you log in, because it has simply forgotten you!
How can I disable or block cookies?
You can turn off Cookies completely, which is a bit like banning all cakes to prevent a gluten allergy! A better option would be to turn off 3rd party cookies, which will stop most websites from sharing information about you. (Which by the way, WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT DO!) Some browsers – like Safari – do this automatically.
If you decide you would like to turn off cookies, you can follow the instructions on how below:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7/8 (Window XP/Vista)
1. Select Tools from the main task bar, then Internet Options.
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Choose the settings you want.
4. Click OK.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8/9 (Window 7)
1. Click on the Settings cog icon (top right).
2. Click on Internet Options.
3. Click on Privacy and choose your options.
4. Click Apply and then OK.
Firefox
1. Click tools from the main task bar, then options.
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Choose the settings you want.
4. Click OK.
Google Chrome
1. Click the spanner icon and select Options from the list.
2. Click the Show advanced settings link.
3. Click Content settings in the Privacy section.
4. Choose the settings you want.
5. Click OK to close.
Windows Phone 7
1. From the home screen, click on the right arrow.
2. Scroll down to Setting.
3. Swipe across and select Internet Explorer.
4. Tick or clear Accept cookies.
Android
1. Start the browser application.
2. Click the Menu button.
3. Select the More option, then Settings.
4. Tick or clear Accept cookies.
Safari
1. Choose Safari from the main task bar, then Preferences.
2. Click the Privacy panel.
3. Choose the settings you want.
4. Click X to close.
Mobile operating systems - iOS
1. From the home screen, choose Settings.
2. Select Safari.
3. Click Accept Cookies.
4. Choose your preferred settings.