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What are cookies?
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Below is a brief description of how this blog uses cookies and similar tools.
Web analytics cookies
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How can I disable cookies?
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- Google Chrome: click on the spanner icon in the top right-hand corner and select 'Settings', then select 'Under the hood' and change the 'Privacy' settings.
- Mozilla Firefox: from the drop-down menu in the top left-hand corner, select 'Options', then select 'Privacy' from the pop-up window and you will be able to adjust your cookies settings.
- Safari: from the drop-down settings menu in the top right-hand corner, select 'Preferences', then select 'Security' and you will be able to adjust your cookies settings.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer: click on the 'Tools' icon in the top right-hand corner, select 'Internet Options', then select 'Privacy' from the pop-up window and you will be able to adjust your cookies settings.
To disable analytical cookies and prevent Google Analytics from collecting data on your browsing, you can download the add-on component of your browser to deactivate Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.