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 #26-226 - Subject - Enrollment data for University of Connecticut - Storrs Campus for Fall 2025
Name - Emerson Medel
Affiliation -
I am a researcher with RealPage, Inc., a real estate technology and data analytics firm which collects the most accurate housing information available from each accredited U.S. university to better analyze the student living trends.
I researched your website, and although I found very helpful information for fall 2025, I am still in need of the following fields:
FOI #26-225 (03-27-26, 6:00 pm) - Subject - Board of Trustees
Name - Grant Welker
Affiliation - Boston Business Journal
Hi,
I am seeking an electronic copy of plan documents for Gampel Pavilion renovations that were discussed by the Board of Trustees on June 25, 2025 and publicly announced on March 24, 2026.
The materials I'm seeking would ideally include details of the planned roof replacement, interior expansion behind the seating bowl, IT upgrades and similar work. Please email me with any questions about this request, and thank you for your help.
FOI #26-224 (03-27-26, 11:02 am) - Subject - Employee Compensation
Name - Samantha Bryan
Affiliation - Hospital Optics
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the most recent available employee compensation data for John Dempsey Hospital.
Please include, if readily available:
First and Last Name (or anonymized employee ID if names are exempt)
Job Title
Department/Division
Annualized Base Salary (or hourly rate)
Employment Type (Full-Time/Part-Time)
Hire Date (if maintained)
Job Classification or Rank (e.g., pay band, level, or grade, if recorded)
If employee names are exempt from disclosure, anonymized unique employee ID numbers are acceptable.
I am happy to receive this data in any existing format your payroll or HR system can easily export (Excel, CSV, or similar). There is no need to create new reports—only to provide records maintained in the ordinary course of business.
This request supports a data and analytics project focused on transparency in hospital employee compensation practices.
If any fees may apply or if clarification is needed, please let me know before processing.
Please confirm receipt of this request and whether it is being processed.
FOI #26-222 (03-27-26, 8:22 am) - Subject - Request for Construction Project Information - John Dempsey Hospital located on Hospital Drive, Farmington, CT 06032
Name - Jonathan Di Perna
Affiliation - Kocian Law Group
I am requesting information and documentation regarding a demolition and renovation project located at 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030 or more specifically, the John Dempsey Hospital located on Hospital Drive, Farmington, CT 06032. I am seeking records regarding the general contractor, including contracts, bid documents, and related correspondence; permits and approvals, such as building permits, inspection reports, and certificates of occupancy; site safety and compliance records, including safety risk assessments and emergency preparedness plans; inspection and audit records conducted by oversight bodies; and public records of correspondence, advisory opinions, and reports related to the project. Additionally, please provide information on the insurance documentation required for this type of project, the need for an engineering survey in compliance with OSHA regulations, and any guidelines or requirements related to demolition safety planning. I would appreciate any forms, instructions, or additional resources that outline the process for meeting these requirements.
FOI #26-221 (03-27-26, 8:22 am) - Subject - Information regarding Public Safety Dispatch and the Uconn Fire Department on Halloween (10/31/2025)
Name -
Affiliation -
I am writing to request any and all documents, whether written or electronic, including memos, letters, emails, and/or any other form of communication, in regards to Public Safety Dispatch and the UConn Fire Department including Dispatch Supervisors, Dispatchers, Fire Captains, Fire Lieutenants, Windham Paramedics, Windham Hospital, Paul Pedchenko, and the Fire Chief Christopher Renshaw regarding staffing levels of the fire department, additional staffing considerations, mutual aid, Windham Paramedics, dispatch errors, challenges, complaints, disciplinary actions, Halloween, Halloween weekend, and or anything regarding the operational period of 7AM 10/31/2025 - 7AM 11/01/2025 (Halloween 2025). Also requesting all of the dispatch audio files for all UConn fire department (Storrs) radio traffic during the 24 hour operational period of 7:00AM 10/31/2025 - 7:00AM 11/01/2025.
FOI #26-219 - Subject - Mansfield Apartments Redevelopment
Name - Claudia Hutchinson
Affiliation -
I have a quick question regarding the Mansfield Apartments Redevelopment. I have been following the project and was looking for an update on the website.
Was this project canceled?
Do you have an estimated start date for construction?
FOI #26-218 - Subject - Spring 2026 - CT - University of Connecticut - FERPA Request
Name - Eli Lyon
Affiliation -
Pursuant to Federal law, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99 & state open records law Conn. Gen. Stat. Secs. 1-200 to 1-242, on behalf of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, I write to request access to and a copy of all current Student Directory Information for the Spring 2026 semester categorized as public information as defined and governed within FERPA. If your agency does not maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include the proper custodians name, address, telephone number and email.
The requested Student Directory information is listed below:
Fields :
• Name,Academic Career,School or College,Academic Program,Major,Major Description,Concentration,Concentration Description,Term,Term Code,Academic Level - Beg Term
FOI #26-217 (03-25-26, 10:36 am) - Subject - Faculty correspondence and conflict of interest disclosures
Name - Alix Coutures
Affiliation - Columbia University
1) Any correspondence of Dr. Michael White with:
- Matthew Lowe, Executive director of the Global Kratom Coalition (mlowe@globalkratomcoalition.org)
- JW Ross, founder of the Global Kratom Coalition ()
- Sheldon Bradshaw ()
- Paula Brown (<Paula_Brown@bcit.ca)
- Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the American Kratom Association ( mhaddow@americankratom.org,
mhaddow1@verizon.net)
- Matt Salmon, Chairman of the American Kratom Association
- Dave Herman (American Kratom Association)
2)
- Michael White’s conflict of interest forms
- Michael White’s conflict of commitment forms
- Travel reimbursements or payments received by Michael White from AKA/GKC