Cookie Policy

Use of cookies

A cookie consists of information sent by a web server to a web browser, which is subsequently stored by the web browser. Each time the web browser requests a page from the web server, this information is relayed, enabling the web server to identify and track the web browser.

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies on tlfresearch.com. Session cookies track your route on the web site, whereas persistent cookies enables our web site to recognise you upon your visit. Session cookies are automatically deleted upon the closing of your browser, whereas persistent cookies will remain stored until deleted, or until they reach a specified expiry date.

We rely on Google Analytics to study the use of tlfresearch.com by visitors. Google Analytics generates statistical information about the use of the web site via cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The generated information is used to create reports for analysis, which are stored by Google. You can view Google’s own privacy policy at the following location: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html

Web browsers do allow the refusal of cookies. However, this will negatively influence the usability of web sites, including tlfresearch.com, and will prevent functionality. The information below enables you to disable cookies in your browser, simply find your browser and follow the step by step instructions.

Please Note: this may prevent our website and other websites from functioning correctly.

Firefox

  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click Tools and then click Options.

  2. Select the Privacy panel.

  3. Set Firefox will: Use custom settings for history.

  4. Un-check Accept cookies from sites.

  5. Click OK to close the options window.

Internet Explorer

  1. At the top of the Explorer window, click Tools and then click Internet Options.

  2. Select the Privacy tab and then click the Advanced button.

  3. Check the Override automatic cookie handling.

  4. Select Block on First-party Cookies, Third-party Cookies and un-check Always allow session cookies.

  5. Click OK to close the options window.

Chrome

  1. Click the Wrench Icon on the browser toolbar.

  2. Select Settings and then click Show Advanced Settings.

  3. In the Privacy section, click the Content settings button.

  4. Click Block sites from setting any data.

  5. Click OK to close the options window.

Safari

  1. Click the Settings Icon on the browser toolbar.

  2. Select Preferences and then click the Security icon.

  3. Check Never under Accept cookies.

  4. Click the cross to close the options window.