What are cookies

What are cookies


What are cookies?


Cookies may be set by a website so it can remember things about your visits, like your log-in information or what you have in your shopping cart – making for a seamless experience on the site. Some websites may also use cookies to serve relevant ads to its visitors. If you’d like to prevent a website from setting cookies, we recommend disabling third-party cookies, which stops most websites from using information in this way. Please see “How do I disable cookies?”



How do I disable cookies?


Identify the browser and operating system you’re using and follow the instructions below to disable third-party cookies. If you’d like to prevent any cookies from being set, you’ll follow the same steps – just select the option to disable all cookies instead.


Windows 


Internet Explorer 


  1. Select the gear in the upper-right corner, then select “Internet Options.”
  2. Click the “Privacy” tab.
  3. Select the “Advanced” button.
  4. Under “Third-party Cookies,” choose Block to automatically block cookies or Prompt to prompt with each cookie request.
  5. Click “OK.”



Chrome


  1. Select the Chrome menu icon.
  2. Click “Settings.”
  3. Select “Show Advanced Settings.”
  4. In the "Privacy" section, select “Content settings.”
  5. Check “Block third-party cookies and site data.”
  6. Select Finished.



Firefox


  1. Click the menu button and choose Options/Preferences.
  2. Select the Privacy panel.
  3. Set Firefox will: to Use custom settings for history.
  4. Set Accept third party cookies: to Never.
  5. Close the about:preferences page.


Edge


  1. Click the “More actions” button in the top-right corner. Select “Settings.”
  2. Click “View Advanced Settings.”
  3. Click the dropdown arrow under the Cookies field.
  4. Select “Block Only Third Party Cookies.”




Mac OS X


Chrome


  1. Select the Chrome menu icon.
  2. Select “Settings.”
  3. Select “Show Advanced Settings.”
  4. In the "Privacy" section, select “Content settings.”
  5. Check “Block third-party cookies and site data.”
  6. Select “Finished.”


Safari


  1. Choose Safari > Preferences
  2. Click “Privacy”
  3. Set “Block cookies” to “From third parties and advertisers.”



Firefox

  1. Click the menu button and choose Options/Preferences.
  2. Select the Privacy panel.
  3. Set Firefox will: to Use custom settings for history.
  4. Set Accept third party cookies: to Never.
  5. Close the about:preferences page.



iOS


Safari


  1. Tap Settings.
  2. Select Safari.
  3. Select Block Cookies.
  4. Choose Allow from Current Websites Only from the list. In iOS 7 or earlier, choose From third parties and advertisers.



Android

Chrome


  1. Tap Menu > Settings > Site settings.
  2. Tap Cookies.
  3. Uncheck Allow third-party cookies.



What is GDPR?

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a set of rules designed to give EU citizens more control over their personal data. Under GDPR, organizations must ensure that personal data is gathered legally and under strict conditions. It also requires that those who collect and manage data protect it from misuse and respect the rights of data owners.

Who does GDPR apply to?

GDPR applies to any organization operating within the EU, as well as any organizations outside of the EU that offer goods or services to customers or businesses in the EU.

What does GDPR say about cookies?

GDPR requires that cookies be treated as personal data and requires users to have the choice: they must either consent to using cookies or opt out.


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