untangling_the_web

DID: 4046925
UNCLASSIFIEDiiFOFt OJlJilelAL 1:J5E eULY
You have many options for handling cookies. Most browsers offer the option never
to accept cookies, but many sites require them and turning them all off is generally
not a realistic option for most Internet users. One compromise is to accept only
those cookies that are sent back to their originating server, which means you won't
allow third-party cookies (this, however, will not stop cookies from pop-up windows).
Blocking third-party cookies also prevents web bugs from linking together
information in your email with the web sites you visit. Newer browser versions have
more cookie options with promises for even greater user control in future releases.
Check your browser(s) preferences/options to see what choices you have. Also
check out:
To manage cookies in IE 6/7:
Tools I Internet Options I Privacy
Internet Explorer 6 and 7 have enhanced cookie management, including a privacy
settings slider with six settings: Block All Cookies, High, Medium High, Medium
(default level), Low, and Accept All Cookies. The default setting is Medium. You can
override automatic cookie handling for all websites by clicking Advanced on the
Privacy tab. You can also choose to always accept or always reject cookies from
specific sites. I recommend you block all cookies from sites from which you know
you never want to accept a cookie, e.g., doub/eclick.net.
Better still, get a good "cookie crumbier," that is, software designed to handle
cookies automatically and intelligently. Cookie Central reviews a number of cookie
management programs.
For details on handling cookies in Internet Explorer 6/7, I recommend Surf the Net
Safely's "Advanced Cookie Management in Internet Explorer 6 and 7,
.
Firefox/Mozilla offers flexible cookie controls, and there is a very good tutorial on
using Firefox's cookie management options at:
Firefox's Cookie Options
http://mozilla.gunnars.netlfirefoxhelpfirefoxcookietutorial.html
Microsoft's Help Safeguard Your Privacy on the Web (for IE6, but most still applies
to IE?) http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/privacy/config.mspx
Cookie Central's Reviews of Cookie Management Software
http://www.cookiecentral.com/files.htm
Junkbusters Cookie Page
http://www.junkbusters.com/htlen/cookies.html
538 UNCLASSIFIEDfiJiOft OJiJilelAL t1SE erRY