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.
I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records (e.g., a game contract) that indicate(s) the financial terms between the University of Connecticut and the College of the Holy Cross in connection with their football game scheduled for Saturday, September 4, 2021. This request is in conjunction with an upcoming article running on HEROSports.com regarding FBS-vs.-FCS game payouts across the country in the 2021 college football season. Thank you.
This is a request under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request copies of the following records to be provided to our company by your University:
A listing of all uncashed checks that are six (6) months and older with a dollar amount greater than $1,000.00 (One Thousand Dollars). The list should include payee name, physical address, email address, issue date, check number, and dollar amount. If possible please email me this data in an Excel spreadsheet. Other formats are okay but excel is preferable. If easier to provide all dollar amounts then this is okay as well. If easier please only include non-individuals (i.e. companies, universities, etc. only).
FOI #21-173 - Subject - The Economic Impact of Connecticut’s Auto Dealer Network
Name - Stephen Singer
Affiliation - The Hartford Courant
I am requesting copies of any and all emails and other correspondence, reviews, reports, discussions, cost and other information and data in the possession of the University of Connecticut related to its study, “The Economic Impact of Connecticut’s Auto Dealer Network,” by the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis at the School of Business, on behalf of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association. The study was to calculate the economic impact of SB 127 in the General Assembly.
FOI #21-172 - Subject - Athletics- Football Contracts
Name - Zack Behnke
Affiliation - Creative Artists Agency
I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records: the most updated employment agreements, all subsequent amendments, any applicable Term Sheet/MOU/LOA/Offer Letter/etc, and 2021 salary data for UCONN football staff members Eddie Allen, Frank Giufre, Lou Spanos, Dennis Dottin-Carter, Corey Edsall, Jarren Horton, Mike Moyseenko, Darrell Perkins, Aaron Smith, Kyle Weiss.
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FOI #21-171 (05-18-21, 4:18 pm) - Subject - The Werth Institute
Name - Andy Wittry
Affiliation - Out of Bounds with Andy Wittry (Substack newsletter)
I'd like to make a public records request for a copy of any emails, as well as any related attachments, sent or received by AD David Benedict starting May 5 and ending May 18, 2021 that include: "Werth Institute." Since this request is of public interest, I'd like to request that any associated fees are waived.
1) All information pertaining to known side effects of CT scan contrast infusion solution omni paque/warnings from mfg.
2) Guidelines for dosage amounts according to test, patients weight, age etc.
3) Identify list of staff, supervising medical doctor assigned to CT scan operations
4) Name of mfg of omni paque solution and mailing address
5) Copy of previous complaints, legal actions known as associated with use of omni paque contrast solution
FOI #21-169 (05-18-21, 3:18 pm) - Subject - Vendor Invoice for Iron Mountain Record Management Services
Name - Michael Cavallo
Affiliation - William B. Meyer, Inc.
I would like to request copies of vendor invoices. The vendor is Iron Mountain Records Management. The services are for offsite records storage services.