Web cookies (also called HTTP cookies, browser cookies, or simply cookies) are small pieces of data that websites store on your device (computer, phone, etc.) through your web browser. They are used to remember information about you and your interactions with the site.
Purpose of Cookies:
Session Management:
Keeping you logged in
Remembering items in a shopping cart
Saving language or theme preferences
Personalization:
Tailoring content or ads based on your previous activity
Tracking & Analytics:
Monitoring browsing behavior for analytics or marketing purposes
Types of Cookies:
Session Cookies:
Temporary; deleted when you close your browser
Used for things like keeping you logged in during a single session
Persistent Cookies:
Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
Used for remembering login credentials, settings, etc.
First-Party Cookies:
Set by the website you're visiting directly
Third-Party Cookies:
Set by other domains (usually advertisers) embedded in the website
Commonly used for tracking across multiple sites
Authentication cookies are a special type of web cookie used to identify and verify a user after they log in to a website or web application.
What They Do:
Once you log in to a site, the server creates an authentication cookie and sends it to your browser. This cookie:
Proves to the website that you're logged in
Prevents you from having to log in again on every page you visit
Can persist across sessions if you select "Remember me"
What's Inside an Authentication Cookie?
Typically, it contains:
A unique session ID (not your actual password)
Optional metadata (e.g., expiration time, security flags)
Analytics cookies are cookies used to collect data about how visitors interact with a website. Their primary purpose is to help website owners understand and improve user experience by analyzing things like:
How users navigate the site
Which pages are most/least visited
How long users stay on each page
What device, browser, or location the user is from
What They Track:
Some examples of data analytics cookies may collect:
Page views and time spent on pages
Click paths (how users move from page to page)
Bounce rate (users who leave without interacting)
User demographics (location, language, device)
Referring websites (how users arrived at the site)
Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
1. Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Choose your preferred option:
Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
2. Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose Strict to block most cookies or Custom to manually choose which cookies to block.
3. Safari
Open Safari and click Safari in the top-left corner of the screen.
Go to Preferences > Privacy.
Check Block all cookies to stop all cookies, or select options to block third-party cookies.
4. Microsoft Edge
Open Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
Select your cookie settings from there, including blocking all cookies or blocking third-party cookies.
5. On Mobile (iOS/Android)
For Safari on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies.
For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Be Aware:
Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.
FOI #22-084 (02-21-22, 4:38 pm) - Subject - Security Camera Video
Name - Student Student
Affiliation -
On Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 at approximately 7:30 PM I experienced an equipment failure event in the climbing center gym at the UCONN recreation center in Storrs. My request is to obtain security camera footage of the event from any cameras that captured the event. I understand that there is an ongoing investigation involving the equipment failure. I do not wish to interfere with this investigation, I do however wish to be updated with any specific conclusions or reports following the conclusion investigation.
Please email the student email with questions about this request.
Thank you!
FOI #22-080 (02-15-22, 2:38 pm) - Subject - NCAA violations
Name - Daniel Brechlin
Affiliation - Hearst CT
I am requesting a list of any self-reported NCAA violations/infractions along with details of the incident from January 1, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2021, along with details of any self-imposed sanctions, discipline or action taken as a result of the violation/infraction.
FOI #22-079 - Subject - Request for Information from UConn
Name - Maria Colshester
Affiliation -
I’d like to request some more information from the UConn website. This is a request made under the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. § 552 , The Sunshine Act 5 U.S.C. § 552b, and Access to Public Records Connecticut Sec. 1-210.
Would you please send me a photocopy of each of the following documents: Comprehensive Crime Bond, Error and Omissions, and the Oath of Office for all 21 members of the Board of Trustees?
FOI #22-078 (02-14-22, 7:41 pm) - Subject - Title XI
Name - Jordan Schenkman
Affiliation -
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act.
I request that a copy of the following documents [or documents containing the following information] be provided to me:
(1) Any and all records pertaining to UCONN’s Title IX policies and procedures between the calendar years of 2015 and 2020.
(2) A copy of the settlement in U.S. District Court case no. 3:21cv583, Lazor et al v. University of Connecticut
(3) Any and all records containing findings and recommendations following an investigation of alleged sexual harassment or assault, which allegation was lodged against a member of the faculty or staff of the University between calendar years 2015 and 2020.
(4) Any and all records that detail financial settlements outcomes for UCONN’s disciplinary cases resulting from investigations of stalking, sexual harassment, assault and/or rape UCONN students in the years between calendar years 2015 and 2020.
(5) Policies of UCONN pertaining to non-anonymous complaints that were filed by students of UCONN alleging sexual harassment, assault and/or rape.
FOI #22-077 (02-14-22, 4:51 pm) - Subject - Permanent addresses for undergraduate seniors
Name - Michael LaHart
Affiliation - M.LaHart & Company
I am requesting a list of Permanent Addresses for Undergraduate Seniors who are expected to have sufficient credits to graduate at the end of the Spring 2022 semester. Please do not include any students enrolled in graduate programs – undergraduates only. We are licensed by the university and are producing a graduation catalog.
Please forward a copy of student Parking Pass Application and any other relevant materials including but not limited to zoned parking maps and parking rate structures,