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 #20-059 - Subject - Technology Transfer Center
Name - Paul Iannaccone
Affiliation -
Pursuant to the Connecticut Public Records Law (Connecticut General Statute ~· 1-210). I am requesting copies of the following:
1. Any and all materials related to the crosswalk located at 933 Hopmeadcm Street. Simsbury. Connecticut. including all repo11s. studies. surveys. briefs. communications. memoranda. inspections. requests. and the like. which stretches from the front of the Post Office to the front of the building that houses the Town Offices. the Police Department. and the Board or Education.
2. Any and all communications to and from Simsbury, Town Officials. Simsbury Law Enforcement Officers. and/ or individuals working on behalf of the Town of Simsbury related to the crosswalk located at 933 Hopmeadow Street. Simsbury. Connecticut. which stretches from the front of the Post Office to the front of the building that houses the town Offices. the Police Department. and the Board of Education.
3. Any and all materials relating to assistance and/or training to local agency representatives responsible for municipal traffic signals related to the cross, walk located at 933 Hopmeadow Street. Simsbury. Connecticut. which stretches from the front of the Post Office to the front of the building that houses the Town Offices the Police Department and the Board of Education.
FOI #20-057 (02-12-20, 9:39 am) - Subject - DOC Formulary records
Name - Megan Leubner
Affiliation - Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
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: the Connecticut Department of Correction drug formulary versions from the year 2000 to July 1, 2018, in digital format, if at all possible.
FOI #20-055 (02-10-20, 9:30 am) - Subject - Bid Result for Trade Labor Contractor for Academic Renovations - CA110819
Name - Mark Ibero
Affiliation -
I would like to request for a copy of the bid tabulation/bid result for the Trade Labor Contractor for Academic Renovations with the bid number CA110819. The project bid on December 12, 2020. Also, if available may I know the awarded bidder for this project with the start and completion date? Than you for your assistance.
FOI #20-054 (02-7-20, 1:50 pm) - Subject - Athletic Game Contracts
Name - Rachel Lautigar
Affiliation - College AD
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting copies of the current contracts, and all amendments thereto, for your institution’s current game contract with any and all parties for the following areas:
1-All signed and or executed football game contracts between the years 2015-2040
2-All signed and or executed men’s basketball game contracts between the years 2015-2040
3-All signed and or executed women’s basketball game contracts between the years 2015-2040
I am interested in receiving purchasing records from University of Connecticut School of Medicine for purchases made from 11/30/18 to present. I work for a company called SciLeads and would like to use the information for commercial purposes.
The information I'm interested in includes:
1. Purchase order number or equivalent
2. Purchase order date
3. Line item details
4. Line item quantity
5. Line item price
6. Vendor name
7. Delivery Address
FOI #20-050 (02-4-20, 1:34 pm) - Subject - Employment Agreement
Name - Josephine Gartrell
Affiliation -
Good afternoon. Pursuant to applicable Connecticut freedom of information laws, the undersigned hereby requests the following information.
1. Copies of all employment agreements and compensatory arrangements with the current Director of Athletics and 2nd highest paid athletics administrator for University of Connecticut.
2. Pay records, including salary, bonus, retirement, health care and other benefits and perquisites for the last three completed school years.