What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device by your browser when you visit some web pages. They are used for several things, such as remembering whether you've visited the site before and they help us ensure the advanced features on http://www.etceteramag.co.uk/ work.
Cookies contain information about the use of your computer but do not include any personal information about you (they don't store your name, for instance).
Some cookies are required for the web site to work properly and choosing to disable them in your browser might affect the functionality of http://www.etceteramag.co.uk/.
Our Cookie Policy
This policy explains how cookies are used on the http://www.etceteramag.co.uk/ web site and how you can control the cookies that may be used on this site.
By accessing http://www.etceteramag.co.uk/ you agree that this Cookie Policy will apply whenever you access the web site on any device.
How We Use Cookies On http://www.etceteramag.co.uk/
The following cookies are used on this site.
PHPSESSID | This is a cookie designed to store and identify your unique session ID on the website. It does not contain any personal information and usually looks something like 1234567890abcdef. This information is deleted as soon as you close all browser windows. This cookie is essential to http://www.etceteramag.co.uk/ because it allows you to login, add products to your basket and make purchases. It would be impossible to implement a convenient shopping mechanism without cookies or something like them that's why PHPSESSID is always turned on. |
cookie_lang | This cookie saves the language selection on the site so the next time you visit it will be automatically selected. The cookie expires in a year. |
cookie_visit | This is a cookie that records your IP address during the first visit and the number of the visit. It is used for various analytical studies and for anti-fraud purposes. |
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cookie_user_password |
These two cookies store login and password information for a year if you choose an option to "remember me" in the login form. |
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Our website uses Google Analytics cookies to monitor traffic sources and make different reports. These cookies enable Google to determine your IP address (which is stored anonymously on their servers), whether you are a returning visitor to the site and to track the pages that you visit during your session. |
Third-party service cookies
Social sharing, video and other services we offer are run by other companies. These companies may place cookies on your computer when you use them on our site or if you are already logged in to them. Here is a list of places where you can find out more about specific services that we may use and how they use cookies:
Facebook's data use policy
Twitter's privacy policy
Google Cookie Use and Privacy
How to Block Cookies
Below you'll find directions to help you disable cookies in some of the most popular desktop browsers and mobile browsers.
Important: If you choose to set your browser to reject cookies from http://www.etceteramag.co.uk/ you will not be able to login, register or purchase from this website.
Disabling cookies in popular desktop browsers
Firefox version 3.5 or later
- In the "Tools" menu, select "Options"
- Under the "Firefox will:" dropdown, select "Use custom settings for history"
- Uncheck the "Accept Cookies from Sites" box to block all cookies Or
- Click the "Exceptions" button to enter specific websites that you wish to allow/disallow to set cookies
Internet Explorer version 6 or later
- In the "Tools" menu, select "Internet Options"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Move the "Settings" slider up or down to adjust your cookie acceptance settings (moving the slider all the way to the top will block all cookies) Or
- Click the "Sites" button to enter specific websites that you wish to allow/disallow to set cookies
Safari version 4 or later
- Click the geared wheel icon in the top right of your browser window.
- Select "Preferences"
- Select the "Security" tab
- Under "Accept Cookies:", click the "Never" option to block all cookies
Chrome version 4 or later
- Click the wrench icon in the top right of your browser window
- Select "Options"
- Click the "Under the Hood" tab
- Click the "Content Settings" button
- Click the option to "Block sites from setting any data" to block all cookies Or
- Click the "Exceptions" button to enter specific websites that you wish to allow/disallow to set cookies
Disabling cookies in popular mobile browsers
Mobile Safari
- From your home screen on your iPhone or iPad, click "Settings"
- Click on "Safari"
- Click on "Accept Cookies"
- Select "Never" to block all cookies
Opera Mini on a Blackberry device
- From within the Opera Mini browser, press the menu key.
- Scroll down to access the drop down menu of options
- Select "Settings"
- Select "Privacy"
- Change the "Accept cookies" option to "Off" to block all cookies
Android Browser
- From within the Android browser, hit the menu key.
- Select "More"
- Select "Settings"
- Uncheck the "Accept Cookies" option to block all cookies