blocking web sites

[Liam Proven]

On 3 September 2013 14:46, smout.pete at gmail.com <smoutpete at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have since blocked the cookies in my Firefox preferances now I can visit
> their site with confidence that my security remains intact


It means nothing of the kind, Pete. If you visit a site, they can
record you if they wish. Cookies make no difference at all. Cookies
merely allow *your PC* to remember settings on that site. They are on
*your computer*. You have no control at all over what is on *their*
computer at the other end.


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