InSync IT Support and Computer Services in Oldham

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What Are Cookies?



Cookies are tiny text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your computer / device when you visit certain web pages. Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improve the user experience. Most web browsers have cookies enabled, but see below for help to turn them on or off should you need to. Please note that cookies do not harm your computer /device.

A new EU Directive (2009/136/EC) came into force on 26 May 2011, changing the way in which websites use cookies and gain consent from users. We are currently working on ways in which our website will be updated to support these new rules. Below are details of how we currently use cookies, with details of how you can manage their use.

How to Control the Use of Cookies



If you wish to restrict or block the use of cookies on your computer when you visit our website, you can do this through your browser settings. The "Help" function within your browser should give details of how to manage cookies and how to delete cookies already on your computer. Some functionality on our website may not work when viewed with your browser set to have cookies disabled. For further information on cookies and how you can control how these are used, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

How We Use Cookies



At InSync IT we use only use cookies to analyse who visits our website, no personal information is taken, for this to work you have to have cookies enabled. If you don’t wish to enable cookies, you will still be able to browse the site.

How to Manage and Control Cookies



If cookies aren't enabled on your computer, it may mean that your experience on our website could be limited and you may find you are unable to use specific features.

To enable cookies

If you're not sure of the type and version of web browser you use to access the Internet:

For PCs: click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select the 'About' option

For Macs: with the browser window open, click on the Apple menu and select the 'About' option

How to check cookies are enabled for PCs



Chrome Instructions Google Chrome
  1. Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options
  2. Click the 'Under the Hood' tab, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button
  3. Now select 'Allow local data to be set'
Internet Explorer Instructions Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0
  1. Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select 'Internet options', then click on the 'Privacy' tab
  2. Ensure that your Privacy level is set to Medium or below, which will enable cookies in your browser
  3. Settings above Medium will disable cookies
Firefox Instructions Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options
  2. Then select the Privacy icon
  3. Click on Cookies, then select 'allow sites to set cookies'
Safari Instructions Safari
  1. Click on the Cog icon at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
  2. Click on 'Security', check the option that says 'Block third-party and advertising cookies'
  3. Click 'Save'

How to check cookies are enabled for Macs



Internet Explorer Instructions Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 on OSX
  1. Click on 'Explorer' at the top of your browser window and select 'Preferences' options
  2. Scroll down until you see 'Cookies' under Receiving Files
  3. Select the 'Never Ask' option
Safari Instructions Safari on OSX
  1. Click on 'Safari' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
  2. Click on 'Security' then 'Accept cookies'
  3. Select the 'Only from site you navigate to'
Firefox Instructions Mozilla and Netscape on OSX
  1. Click on 'Mozilla' or 'Netscape' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
  2. Scroll down until you see cookies under 'Privacy & Security'
  3. Select 'Enable cookies for the originating web site only'
Opera Instructions Opera
  1. Click on 'Menu' at the top of your browser window and select 'Settings'
  2. Then select 'Preferences', select the 'Advanced' tab
  3. Then select 'Accept cookies' option

All other browsers please consult your documentation or online help files.


Contacting the Website



If you have any questions about our site cookies, the practices of this Website, or your dealings with our Website, please contact the webmaster at webmaster@insync-it.co.uk.