What is a 'cookie'?
A 'cookie' is a small piece of information that a site can store within your browser. Globeandmail.com uses a 'cookie' to remember your information so you are not required to log in each time your return to the site. We also use the 'cookie' to see which areas of the site are popular with readers - allowing us to better direct our resources.

Are 'cookies' a threat?
The 'cookie' set by a Web site can only be read by that site. This means that your 'cookie' will only be used by globeandmail.com to store small bits of information regarding your visit to the site.