Blocking third-party cookies

A third-party cookie is a type of persistent cookie that is placed on your computer, not by the Web site you are visiting, but by an advertiser or other third party. These cookies are commonly used to deliver information about your Internet activity to that third party.

To block third-party cookies:

Select Privacy|Main.


In the Cookies area, click Custom.


In the 3rd Party Cookies area, specify the cookie type(s) you want to block.
Block 3rd party cookies	Blocks cookies from third-party Web sites.
Disable web bugs	Prevents advertisers from finding out which advertisements and Web pages you have viewed.
Remove private header information	Prevents your IP address, your workstation name, login name, or other personal information from being transferred to third-party sources.