WHAT ARE COOKIES?

 

Cookies are small pieces of data sent from a website and stored on a visitor's browser. They are typically used to keep track of settings you've selected and actions taken on a site. 

 

There are two types of cookies:

Session (transient) cookies: These cookies are erased when you close your browser, and do not collect information from your computer. They typically store information in the form of a session identification that does not personally identify the user.
 

Persistent (permanent or stored) cookies: These cookies are stored on your hard drive until they expire (at a set expiration date) or until you delete them. These cookies are used to collect identifying information about the user, such as web surfing behaviour or user preferences for a specific site.

HOW TO DELETE COOKIES

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Most cookies are easy to delete. Just pick your browser and follow the instructions.​

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Chrome

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete on your keyboard.

2. Select a time range.

3. Select the 'Cookies and other site data' checkbox.

4. Click the "Clear data" button.

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Firefox

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete on your keyboard.

2. Select a time range to clear.

3. Select the 'Cookies' checkbox.

4. Click the "Clear now" button.

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Edge

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete on your keyboard.

2. Select the 'Cookies and saved website data' checkbox.

3. Click the "Clear" button.

 

Internet Explorer

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete on your keyboard.

2. Select the 'Cookies and website data' checkbox.

3. Click the "Delete" button.