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What are cookies?
A "cookie" is a small piece of information sent by a web site to be stored on a web browser
so it can later be read back from that browser. The web is by definition "stateless", meaning that a website
cannot track anyone by connection, since in theory multiple users could come from the same
location at the same time. Cookies allow a web site to "remember" who a user is and what
they are doing on a web site. By design, cookies can only be accessed by the site that
creates them.
What are they used for?
In Imperial's case, cookies are used to connect you to your account and orders, and to
maintain order status. They are also used to hold your login credentials for our site
if you request it.
Can I view Imperial's website without cookies?
Yes, but you will only be able to view the static site pages. We must have functional
browser cookies in order to deliver personalized content. You will not be able to use
Imperial's "Your Account" pages without browser cookies.
How do I enable cookies on my browser?
Information on enabling cookies in Internet Explorer and Firefox is available here.
Where can I get more information on cookies?
There are many online sources of information. Cookie Central
was the reference used for this document.
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