A cookie is a small amount of data that is sent to your web browser from a web server. This data is never "executed" as code, so it can't contain programs or viruses, and can't be longer than 4,000 characters. Cookies are generally used to help web sites determine the state of your "client."

We use cookies in several areas.

Why do we use Cookies

First, we should make it clear that we only use cookies to help identify you to our system. When you register for advanced features, the feedback that you provide us helps us figure out what kind of information we should send you. We "set a cookie" on your browser with your profile ID so that when you visit, we know it's you and not your neighbor.

We also use cookies so that you don't have to bother logging in everytime when you visit. We should also make clear that we do not distribute your cookie information to other organizations. No other sites can access this cookie.

What about Security?

A cookie cannot be used to extract data from your system. When a cookie is set, your browser checks it for length, an expiration date, and the domain from which it came. This domain checking means that only we can access the cookie we've set for you. We do not distribute your cookie or login information to other companies.