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Cookies
Cookies allow a website to store small snippets of text information on your computer and retrieve it later. For example, a website may place a cookie on your computer that contains a unique ID number so that it can remember where you've been on the site in case you want to return later.
Websites generally use cookies to:
- track traffic through their site, or
- remember a visitor who has been on the site before; where they went and what they did to help improve future visits to the site.
Tip: You can check the contents of cookies on your computer using a text editor.
Cookies allow us to improve your experience on Trading Post®. They help us:
- work out which page to display when you click the forward and back arrows, and
- personalise your preferences (eg if you prefer to view ads in one column or two).
Like many websites, we also use cookies to collect information about activity on our site. We may record:
- the number of visitors to our site
- the number of pages visited by each person
- the average amount of time people spend on our site and individual pages
- common entry and exit points to and from the site.
This information helps us work out how we can continue to make improvements to our site.
Does Trading Post® use cookies to gather personal information about me?
No. Trading Post® cookies contain no information of a personal nature. We can't and don't use cookies to identify you or other users personally.
JavaScript
JavaScript is a programming language that allows interactive tools (eg forms) and dynamic pages (eg search results lists) to display and run on just about any computer.
Why do I need JavaScript to use Trading Post?
Having Javascript enabled in your browser means you can take advantage of all the things our site has to offer.
Functions on Trading Post® that operate using JavaScript include:
- photo slide shows for ads
- displaying your search results
- navigation between pages, and
- opening a new window when you want help
