About Cookies and JavaScript

The website you are using requires that your browser supports cookies and JavaScript. Some browsers allow the user to turn these features off. Therefore, please make sure that your browser supports these features and that these features are turned on.

What are cookies?
Cookies are pieces of information left by your browser on your computer. This information can be as simple as helping a user navigate through a website or it can be as sophisticated as storing personal information. This website, does NOT store any personal information on your computer.. However, a cookie is left behind to help the user navigate the website.

What information is contained in the cookies on this website?
The "information" is actually a randomly generated unique sequence of letters and numbers. This sequence is generated everytime you visit the website. It is passed between pages in the website, so that the website can keep track of things such as search results, current contents of shopping baskets and similar nagivation. The cookie gets destroyed when you close your browser or 90 minutes after you last access this website. No personal information can be retreived through the cookie itself.

How do I turn on cookies?

In Netscape, click on Edit -> Preferences. From the Category list pick Advanced and check Accept All Cookies
In Internet Explorer, click on Tools -> Internet Options. Click on the Security tab and set the Security Level to Medium or lower.

For other browsers, please consult your documentation or the browser's vendor.

What is JavaScript and why do I need it for this website?
JavaScript is a computer language built into the browser that allows it to perform certain functions not otherwise possible. Though it is unlikely that JavaScript can be misused to damage your computer, some users prefer to turn this feature off. This website, as many others, requires JavaScript in order to set the cookies discussed above. It is also used for certain widely used and accepted graphic effects.