How to Control and Manage Cookies on the OPS Website
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. Unless you have previously adjusted your browser settings, so that it does not place cookies on your device, cookies will be set when you access this website.
The cookies used on our website are never used to collect personally-identifiable information about you. However, if this policy does not satisfy you and you wish to restrict or block the cookies that we use, you can do so in your browser settings by visiting the ‘Help’ section. You can find out even more about how to control cookies using your web browser on www.aboutcookies.org
To enable or disable cookies on this website you can change your website browser settings to accept or reject cookies as you require. Please read the information below on how to find out which browser you are using and how to manage cookies in that browser. Please note that whilst the UK/EU legislation gives you the right to control the use of cookies on our website, your experience may be affected if you choose not to accept our cookies.
Which browser do you use?
| Device | Help |
|---|---|
| Personal Computer or laptop | Right click on the browser icon in desktop and select 'Properties'. |
| Mac | Open the browser, click on the Apple menue within the browser and select 'About'. |
Once you know which browser you are using you should follow the instructions below to find out if you have cookies enabled on your computer.
Controlling Cookies in PC Browsers
Google Chrome
- Select the spanner icon and click on 'Settings'.
- Click 'Show Advanced Settings' and select 'Content Settings'.
- Choose the 'Allow Local Data To Be Set' option.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8
- Go to 'Tools' at the top of the browser window.
- Select 'Internet Options'.
- Click on the 'Privacy' tab.
- NB: Your privacy level must be set either low to medium to enable cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
- Go to 'Tools' and select 'Options'.
- Click the 'Privacy' icon.
- Click on 'Cookies' and choose the 'Allow Sites To Set Cookies' option.
Safari
- Click the cog shaped icon.
- Select 'Preferences'.
- Click the 'Privacy' tab and choose your preference.
Opera
- Select the 'Opera' tab.
- Click on the 'Preference' option and select the 'Advanced' tab.
- Click on 'Cookies' in the left hand menu and choose the 'Accept Cookies' preference.
Controlling Cookies in Mac Browsers
Safari on OSX
- Click 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'.
- Click 'Security' and then 'Accept cookies'.
Mozilla and Netscape on OSX
- Click on 'Mozilla' or 'Netscape' and select 'Preferences'.
- Select 'Privacy & Security' and then 'Cookies'.
- Select 'Enable cookies for the originating web site only'
Microsoft Internet Explorer on OSX
- Click 'Explorer' and select 'Preferences'.
- Select ‘Receiving Files’ and visit the 'Cookies' section.
- Select 'Never Ask'
Opera
- Click 'Menu' and then 'Settings'.
- Select 'Preferences' and visit the 'Advanced' section.
- Click on 'Cookies' in the left hand menu and choose the 'Accept Cookies' preference.