Cookies
Some web sites store information in a small text file on your
computer. This file is called a cookie. A cookie is a file created
by an Internet site to store information on your computer, such as
your preferences when visiting that site. Cookies can also
store personally identifiable information. Personally identifiable
information is information that can be used to identify or contact
you, such as your name, e-mail address, home or work address, or
telephone number. However, a web site only has access to the
personally identifiable information that you provide. For example,
a web site cannot determine your e-mail name unless you provide
it. Once a cookie is saved on your computer, only the web site
that created the cookie can read it.
There are several types of cookies, and you can choose whether to
allow some, none, or all of them to be saved on your computer. If
you do not allow cookies at all, you may not be able to view some
web sites or take advantage of customization features. Some
instructors use secured web content in which cookies may be
required for login.
You can set your browser settings to specify how you want to
handle cookies from individual web sites or all web sites.
To change your privacy settings in Internet Explorer:
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On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
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On the Privacy tab, move the slider up for a higher level of
privacy or down for a lower level of privacy.
To change your privacy settings in Netscape:
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Open the Edit menu and choose Preferences.
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Under the Privacy & Security category, click Cookies. (If no
subcategories are visible, double-click Privacy & Security to
expand the list.)
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Select the option labeled "Enable cookies based on privacy
settings."
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Click View.
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In the Privacy Settings dialog box, select the level of privacy
you want, or select "custom" and specify your own privacy settings
as discussed below.
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Click OK to confirm your settings.
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