Cookies are small text files which are downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Then they are sent back to the
originating website on each subsequent site page request, or to another website that recognises that cookie.
Cookies are comonly used to let you navigate between pages efficiently,
remember your preferences, and generally improve the user experience.
They can also help to ensure that adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests.
By lifespan, a cookie is either a:
Session cookie which is erased when the user closes the browser or
Persistent cookie which remains on the user's computer/device for a pre-defined period of time.
As for the domain to which it belongs, there are either:
First-party cookies which are set by the web server of the visited page and share the same domain
Third-party cookies stored by a different domain to the visited page's domain.
This can happen for examle when non-Youtube webpage embeds a Youtube video for watching in its own context.
Using the categories recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce in the ICC UK Cookie Guide:
Strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
Performance cookies. These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works.
Functionality cookies. These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing region details within a cookie. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customise. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Targeting cookies or advertising cookies. These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organisation.
Strictly necessary
'PHPSESSID' to identify the user once they have logged in, for the duration of a session.
Without it you can't access the parts of the website which require authorization. This is why after a successful login we consider that you agree to our use of cookies.
Functionality cookies
'fts[up]' to remember your e-mail address. It will be auto filled for you the next time you visit our login page.
If you prefer that your address is not remembered this way, please leave unchecked the Remember me tickbox when you log in to FileTank.
'cookieconsent_status' to remember your consent to our usage of cookies.
Most internet browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can set your browser to refuse cookies or show you when a cookie is set. If you choose to refuse cookies, some features of the website may not work correctly.
Find out how to manage cookies at http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies (opens in a new window)
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Cookies Policy, please contact us via our Support page.