369 Cookie Information
So what is a cookie?
A cookie is a small piece of information a
Web server sends to your Web browser when
you look at a Web page. A cookie file is
the place on your computer's hard disk
drive where the browser stores the cookies.
Cookies can give you personal greetings when
you return to a Web site and you can save
your passwords, purchases, and preferences.
But they can also be used to track your Web
use, tell a Web site your name, and perform
functions without you knowing it. Most major
Web sites use cookies, though how they use
them varies.
How can I turn all cookies off?
That depends on the browser you're using:
Internet Explorer
- Go to the Tools menu, then to Internet Options,
then to Advanced.
- Click the Security tab, then the Internet icon.
- Click the Custom Level box.
- Under Cookies, click either Disable or Prompt.
(Prompt requires you to click yes or no
every time a Web site wants you to accept
a cookie.)
Netscape
- Go to the Edit menu.
- Click on Preferences, then click on Advanced.
- Select to either disable all cookies or to
receive warning before cookies are
accepted.
How can I erase my existing cookies?
That also depends on what browser you're using:
Internet Explorer Users: First, close your
Internet browser. Internet Explorer stores each
cookie in a separate file called Magic Cookie in
the Windows Explorer Directory (usually c:\windows\cookies),
so it can be somewhat time-consuming to get rid of every
file. Select the cookie file and delete, even if a warning
message appears.
Netscape Users: First, close your Internet browser.
Look for a file called cookies.txt on your computer's
directory
(usually c:\wwndows\cookies or ${HOME}/.netscape.cookies).
You can remove cookies from your directory by selecting
each one and deleting them, even if a warning message appears.
How can I block cookies from getting onto my hard drive?
There are many programs that can block cookies from
your hard drive, including Cookie Cutter, Window Washer,
and Cookie Crusher. For more information about these and
related programs, visit www.download.com. If you want to
block cookies and ads, try the free program called
AdSubtract.
On Netscape, you can turn off cookies, see above.
However, this can make some sites not operate correctly.
Moreover, some sites will not even let you in if cookies
are not operational. Or you can run the
Mozilla Browser.
Mozilla allows you to select what sites may send cookies
to your system. I like this option!!!
369's policy about using cookies
369 uses cookies for several reasons. First, cookies
let you store your password without having to constantly
re-enter it. Second, cookies can also help us tailor a Web
site or a marketing message to better match your needs and
interests. Third, cookies allow us to better understand
how visitors use their sites, which in turn helps focus
resources on features that are most popular with users.
You are always free to decline cookies if your browser
permits, but some parts of 369's sites may not work properly
if you do.