What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your computer or mobile phone’s internet browser (e.g Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari). They are usually used by websites to improve services for you, to find out more information about the popularity of a website and for delivering more relevant advertising.

How does DIYSSIM use cookies?

DIYSSIM use cookies for a number of purposes listed below.

1. Site performance cookies

We use cookies to remember some of your preferences.

2. Other third party cookies

Sometimes functionality gets added to the site which requires a cookie to operate.  These are generally used to capture referrals to third party sites or collect anonymous data.

Can I use DIYSSIM’s website without cookies?

You can access DIYSSIM content without using cookies by turning them off in your browser’s settings.

How do I turn cookies off?

Cookies are saved to the browser, so to turn off any cookie you will have to do so for each browser you use. Usually most people have concerns about the use of cookies by third party advertising companies.  These cookies will only ever collect anonymous data about a visit.  We do not use any cookies that are designed to capture browsing information about a visitor outside of our own website.

Alternatively, you can turn off all cookie use within your browser by following the instructions on the below pages:

• Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
• Cookie settings in Firefox
• Cookie settings in Chrome
• Cookie settings in Safari

Where can I read more information?

You can read more information by visiting All About Cookies and Your Online Choices