Cookies are small text files that a Web server sends to your computer. The server that sends a cookie can recognize your browser by reading the cookie whenever you visit a page that is hosted by the Web server that sent the cookie, but no other Web site can use it. Some web pages use cookies to personalize your experience on the page (saving your preferences, for example). Cookies can also allow you to use shopping carts, check your billing history, or save passwords.

You can set your Web browser to notify you when you are being sent a cookie, or you can turn off the capacity to receive cookies. Please note that some Web pages may not work correctly if you have cookies disabled.