Cookies used on SportsCover Direct

What we use cookies for

We do use cookies to:

• Track information necessary for placing orders on our website.
• Store your user name and details that you provide when you log in to our website.
• Gather usage statistics to help us plan and improve our service.

We don't use cookies to:

• Collect any personally identifiable information about you.
• Share any personal information between other websites, companies or organisations.

How to control or block cookies set by our website

If you choose not to accept cookies then you may experience difficulty in using our website. Please read our list of cookies before deciding what to block.

Most web browsers have built in mechanisms to block or restrict cookies. You should find the settings for this in your browser preferences: please refer to your browser vendor's help pages for more information on the settings available on your particular system.

You can refer to http://www.aboutcookies.org/ for more information about how to control what cookies your browser is storing, as well as general information about cookies.

List of cookies set by the SportsCover Direct web server

affiliate, affiliate_name

What is it for?

If you arrived at our site via an affiliate link these cookies record the identity of that affiliate so that we may credit them with commission for any sales.

How long does the cookie stay on my computer?

These cookies are kept for up to 30 days so that if you leave the site and visit again a few days later our affiliate is still credited.

What will happen if I block it?

Blocking this cookie won't affect your ability to use our website. However our affiliates won't receive any commission from their sales. Our affiliates are mainly small organisations offering sports products, coaching and activities etc.

renewal_order_id

What is it for?

If you are renewing an existing policy this cookie records the reference number of the policy that you are renewing, so that our system can credit a renewal discount and record when you have renewed a policy.

How long does the cookie stay on my computer?

This cookie is automatically deleted when you close your web browser.

What will happen if I block it?

If you block this cookie you won't receive a discount when renewing online. Also our system won't be able to register that you have renewed your policy so we may send you extra renewal reminders after you have renewed.

pesto_session

What is it for?

This cookie records a randomly generated number used to identify your browser as you move between pages on our site. This allows us to save details of any orders in progress while you are on the site.

How long does the cookie stay on my computer?

This cookie is automatically deleted when you close your web browser.

What will happen if I block it?

If you block this cookie you will not be able to purchase any products through our website.

ecco.flash

What is it for?

This cookie record details of any information messages that will to be shown to the user. Typical messages are information and warnings generated when using our online quotation service.

How long does the cookie stay on my computer?

This cookie is automatically deleted immediately after it is used.

What will happen if I block it?

If you block this cookie you will not see important messages relating to your purchase.

auth_tkt

What is it for?

This cookie is used to keep you logged in if you have signed into your account on our website.

How long does the cookie stay on my computer?

This cookie is automatically deleted when you close your web browser.

What will happen if I block it?

You will no longer be able to log in to our website to view past purchases or amend your user details.

act_as_customer

What is it for?

If you have logged in to your account on our website then this cookie helps us track your customer account as you move between pages.

How long does the cookie stay on my computer?

This cookie is automatically deleted when you close your web browser.

What will happen if I block it?

You may experience problems viewing your customer area and policies may not be correctly credited to your existing account.

List of cookies set by third parties

Some third party services used by our site may also set cookies in your browser. We've tried our best to summarize the cookies used, however these services are not under our control and the list may vary from what is described below. We only use third party services that we believe to have high standards of data protection.

__utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmz

What is it for?

These cookies are set by Google Analytics and used to generate statistics on website usage which helps us to plan future development work on our website. Please see Google's page explaining these cookies for full details of what these cookies are used for. These cookies are kept after your close your web browser.

How long does the cookie stay on my computer?

Please refer to the above link to find out for how long these cookies are kept.

What will happen if I block it?

We will no longer be able to track usage statistics from your web browser. Blocking this cookie won't affect your ability to use our website.

Page updated 21 July 2011