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Cookies
What is a cookie?
Does BT.com use cookies?
What information does the cookie hold?
Why do you need this information?
Can someone else access my details through the cookie?
Do cookies monitor what I do outside of BT.com?
What can I do if I don't want cookies on my PC?
Will disabling cookies affect my use of BT.com?
Does anyone else collect information for BT.com?
What is a cookie?

A cookie is a piece of information, like a tag, which some websites create on your PC.

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Does BT.com use cookies?

Yes. We create a cookie when you first sign up online.

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What information does the cookie hold?

Our cookie stores some basic information, which helps us to identify if you've visited the site before and includes details about your last visit. It doesn't hold any personal information like your phone number, credit card details etc.

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Why do you need this information?

It helps us to offer personalised content, for example welcoming you by name if you have supplied it previously. This only applies if you visit BT.com from the same PC on which you signed up.

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Can someone else access my details through the cookie?

No. Information regarding your phone number, account or payment details isn't included in the cookie, and it can't be used to access such information.

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Do cookies monitor what I do outside of BT.com?

They don't collect any personal information on the use of your PC or Internet browsing.

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What can I do if I don't want cookies on my PC?

Web browsers such as Netscape and Internet Explorer provide the option to disable cookies.

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Will disabling cookies affect my use of BT.com?

Yes, some personalised services may not be available.

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Does anyone else collect information for BT.com?

We use third parties to track our advertising across the web using cookies. They don't collect any personal information, but use cookies to help us identify the general effectiveness of our online advertising.

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