Cookies
What's
a cookie?
A
cookie is a small file that is sent to your computer by a site's server. A
cookie can be a record of your visit to a site, including information such
as your user name, time of last visit, pages viewed, etc. A cookie created
by one site's servers can be retrieved only by that site's servers. Thus,
information in our cookies on your computer is not accessible to other
sites.
Why do
you use cookies?
We use
cookies to allow you to move quickly through our site. We accomplish this
in many ways, using several different cookies. When you first enter our
website, for example, we use a test cookie to confirm your browser's
ability to retain cookies. A cookie is then temporarily "set"
within your browser to allow you to proceed without having to confirm your
identity with each subsequent page you request to view. In addition,
without cookie technology, we wouldn't be able to offer you convenient
features such as the ability to store your user name and password
So,
what's in it for me?
We
won't have to ask you to identify yourself with each new page requested.
We can also deliver to you customized information and store your settings
more efficiently.
Will
the cookies you send me go away?
Some of
our cookies are long term. If they weren't, we'd need to ask you for
certain information with each new session, such as your user name. Some
cookies do expire after a short period of time. Remember, cookies are
small files (just a few hundred bytes) and won't pose any significant
disk-space concerns. You are, of course, free to clear any and all cookies
from your hard drive any time you wish. Just search your system for any
files named cookies.txt (or similar) and delete them at your
discretion.
Remember,
however, that deleting these cookies means any long-term settings (such as
your stored user name) will need to be reset.
Should
I set my browser to not accept cookies or to alert me each time I receive
one?
You
certainly could set your browser to alert you each time a cookie is passed
to your machine. However, we'd recommend that you turn that feature off,
perhaps after using the site for a day or so with it on, once you've seen
firsthand how we use this technology. Our use of cookies ultimately helps
you have a better experience here. You might find it cumbersome to be
alerted to each cookie you'll encounter. Many of our cookies last only for
12 hours, so you'll see them every day if the cookie-alert feature is
activated. If you set your browser to not accept any cookies, you won't be
able to use our website.
Comments
and Questions
If you
have any questions, comments or concerns about our Privacy Policy, you may
contact us at webmaster@suddath.com.
This
policy was last updated on January 2, 2001.
