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What is a "cookie"?
Why does the Antique Clocks Guide use cookies?
Do I need to use cookies on the Antique Clocks Guide Web site?
How can I save my Username and Password using a cookie?
How can I enable my Web browser to use cookies?
Where can I learn more about cookies?
How do I adjust my cookies settings?

What is a "cookie"?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer's hard drive. Cookies serve as a means to identify you as a Registered User on the eCollectica Publishing computers, or servers. Cookies do not execute any code or virus.

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Why does the Antique Clocks Guide use cookies?

We use cookies to personalize our members' and visitors' experiences, to allow universal log in for our members and to serve you better and more efficiently. Without cookies, it would be difficult for us to provide any personalized service.

We respect the privacy of our users. For that reason, we do not use cookies to track the web usage of Antique Clocks Guide Registered Users nor do we sell users' personal information to third parties. See our privacy policy for more information.

Do I need to use cookies on the Antique Clocks Guide web site?

Yes. The Antique Clocks Guide Registered Users' web site requires that you enable cookies on your browser. If your cookies are not enabled, you may not be able to access certain services.

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How can I save my Username and Password using a cookie?

To activate this feature, click here to go to the login page, enter your User name and Password, click the Save My Username and Password box, then click the Log in button.

From that point on, you won't be required to remember your username and password or enter this information each time you access the online portion of the Antique Clocks Guide, making it easier to get to pages you've bookmarked or those you select from our offline portion of the Antique Clocks Guide.

As an extra security measure to protect your user name and password from unauthorized use, we set this automatic login feature to expire after 90 days. At that time, you will have to click Remember my User name and Password again to activate this feature for another 90 days.

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How can I enable my Web browser to use cookies?

Microsoft Windows 95 / Microsoft Windows 98 / Microsoft NT 4.0:

Netscape Navigator 4.x and 6.x
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x

Macintosh Power PC:

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Where can I learn more about cookies?

The instructions below apply to Windows 95, 98, and Microsoft NT, as well as Macintosh Power PC. AOL users should consult their AOL help files for questions regarding allowing cookies.

Netscape Navigator 4.x and 6.x

1. Go to the Edit menu on your browser
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x

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