What is a "cookie"?
A Cookie is a small file containing certain pieces of information that a Web site creates when you visit the site. Cookies can track how and when you use a site, and which site you visited immediately before, and they can store that information about you.

What cookies cannot do
Cookies cannot read your hard drive and they cannot access files and information stored on your computer. They cannot reveal anything about you that you have not chosen to enter as user through Hippo.

Do I have to accept cookies?
In order for Hippo to operate properly, your browser must be set to accept cookies. If you are concerned about having your browser enabled to accept cookies while you are surfing other Web sites, we recommend that you enable your browser to notify you when it is receiving a cookie. This gives you the ability of accepting or rejecting any cookie presented by other Web sites you are visiting.

How to set your browser to accept cookies

Internet Explorer 6.x

• From the "Tools" menu, choose "Internet Options".
• Select "Privacy" tab.
• Click "Advance" button.
• Click "Override automatic cookie handling", in the Cookies box.
• Place a check mark in the box, "Always allow session cookies".
• Click "OK" buttons twice to exit.

Internet Explorer 5.x

• Select "Tools" from the browser menu bar.
• Select "Internet Options".
• Select "Security" Select "Custom Level".
• Scroll down to "Cookies" and select "Enable" under "Allow per-session cookies (not stored)".
• Select the "OK" button on the "Security" window.
• Select the "OK" button on the "Internet Options" window.

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