What are Cookies?
A cookie is a piece of information in the form of a very small text file that is placed on an internet user’s hard drive. It is generated by a web page server, which is basically the computer that operates a web site. The information the cookie contains is set by the server and it can be used by that server whenever the user visits the site. A cookie can be thought of as an internet user’s identification card, which tell a web site when the user has returned. (*)
Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.
The following video produced by Google provides a good overview of what cookies are and how they work.
Cookies do not personally identify you and for this reason we continue to use them on our website.
To avoid cookies, Visitors have a choice not to browse our website. We also offer tips below on how you can remove cookies from your computer.
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). As you browse through our website, the analytics program collects information about your visit, not about you personally. We gather and monitor statistics such as:
o number of people who visit the Website
o average amount of time spent on the website
o date and time of visits
o geographical area that the site is visited from
o the number of pages viewed.
How do I manage my Cookies?
However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at http://www.aboutcookies.org/Default.aspx for information on how to access and control your cookies.
(*) Cookie definitions kindly provided by aboutcookies.org