What are Cookies ?

A cookie is a small text file. Many Web sites use cookies to save information about your visit to their site. The file is stored on your computer's hard disk. There are two main uses of cookies.

Cookies

Information may be stored from one visit to the next, so the site know your preferences on your next visit.

Per-session Cookies

Session information about your current visit may be stored so that information may be passed from one page to the next. This helps an internet site carry data from one page to the next. These cookies are not stored on your computer when your visit is finished. Singles-UK uses a per-session cookie, it is deleted when you sign off.

Cookie Myths

There are many myths about cookies, but the truth is tha cookies are harmless. A cookie cannot deliver viruses or programs. It unique to the site that stored it and can only be read by the Web site that saved it to your computer.

Your browser must support cookies, and the option must be enabled to sign in.

To enable cookies

Internet Explorer 5

1. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Click the Internet zone.
4. Select a security level other than High.
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5. Click Custom Level, scroll to the Cookies section, and then click Enable for both cookie options.

Internet Explorer 4.x

1. Click View, and then click Internet Options.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Scroll to the Security section.
4. Under Cookies, click Always accept cookies.

Other browsers

To see if your browser supports cookies, and for detailed instructions about how to enable this feature, see the online Help for your browser.

To see the cookies on your hard drive

Internet Explorer 5

1. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2. In the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Settings button.
3. In the Temporary Internet Files Folder section, click the View Files button.
4. A list of all cookies on your hard drive appears.
5. Double-click a cookie to open it.

Internet Explorer 4.x

1. Click View, and then click Internet Options.
2. In the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Settings button.
3. In the Temporary Internet Files Folder section, click the View Files button.
4. A list of all cookies on your hard drive appears.
5. Double-click a cookie to open it.

Other browsers

For detailed instructions, see the online Help for your browser.