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What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are sent to and
stored on your computer, smartphone or other device used
to access the internet, whenever you visit a website.
Cookies are useful because they allow a website to
recognise the device you are using. At first direct, we
use cookies for a variety of reasons, such as to
determine preferences, let users navigate between pages
efficiently, verify the user and carry out other
essential security checks. Some of the functions that
cookies perform can also be achieved using alternatives
to cookies. This policy refers to 'cookies' throughout,
however it may refer to these alternative mechanisms
where appropriate.
More information about cookies
can be found on allaboutcookies
org
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What has changed, and how does this affect
me?
Providing quality country sports holidays including driven
pheasant and partridge shooting, walked up shooting, deer
stalking and educationally themed sporting holidays to
sportsmen and women from the UK and around the worldWe
have always used cookies to create the most secure and
effective website for our visitors.
As part of a change in legislation, all websites are now
required to provide additional information on what
cookies are, how they are used and what benefits they
bring.
These changes will not affect the way in which
you currently use our website.
You may also find
from time to time that the third parties we work with
and link to via www.castle-douglas.com
have their own cookie policy and may ask you to set your
cookie preferences with them
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Do cookies mean I could get cold calls
or junk mail?
We never use the data gathered through cookies to
contact you via post, email or
phone. We may use cookies to
show you subtly tailored content
on our site of things we think
you might be interested in.
You will see advertising on
www.castle-douglas.com This
is how we generate income to
maintain and develop
www.castle-douglas.com
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Can cookies pass on my personal information to others?
We never pass on your
information to others. The cookies on this site are
generated by our trusted partners and like most websites
www.castle-douglas.com
does not have any need or reason to use data contained
in cookies.
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How cookies make our website safer and easier to use
We use cookies for a variety of reasons, such as
to safeguard your privacy when browsing the site. They
allow you to use functions such as being able to post on our forum.
Cookies
can also allow us to tailor the content of our website
to suit your interests. For example, they let us show
you other services you may be interested in.
Finally,
we use 'analytics' cookies to help us make our website
better for those who visit it regularly. They help us
work out what users like and don't like and how we can
improve things for you.
When we include links to
other websites, please bear in mind they will have their
own privacy and cookie policies that will govern the use
of any information you submit. We recommend you read
their policies as first direct is not responsible or
liable for their privacy practices.
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How we work with trusted third parties
When you visit our website, you will only be
served advertisements.
You may find from time to
time that the third parties we work with and link to via
www.castle-douglas.com
have their own cookie policy and may ask you to set your
cookie preferences with them.
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How
you can manage your cookies
The browsers of most computers, smartphones and
other web–enabled devices are typically set up to accept
cookies. If you wish to change your cookie preferences
for this website or any other websites, you can do so
using your browser settings. Your browser's 'help'
function will show you how to do this.
We have added instructions for most common browsers
below.However, please remember that cookies
are often used to enable and improve certain functions
on our website. If you choose to switch certain cookies
off, it could affect how our website works. For example
you may not be able to post on our forum, or use the
common social connectors to share information easily.
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How to check cookies are enabled for
PCs
Google Chrome
Click on 'Tools' at the top of
your browser window and select Options
Click the ‘Under the Hood’ tab, locate
the ‘Privacy’ section, and select the
‘Content settings’ button
Now select
‘Allow local data to be set’
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0,
8.0
Click on 'Tools' at the top of
your browser window and select 'Internet
options' , then click on the 'Privacy'
tab
Ensure that your Privacy level is
set to Medium or below, which will
enable cookies in your browser. Settings
above Medium will disable cookies.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
Click
on 'Tools' at the top of your browser
window and select 'Internet options',
then click on the 'Security' tab
The
default selection, 'Medium', supports
cookies, but you can click on the
'Custom Level' button to check. Scroll
down until you see the word 'Cookies'
and verify that the button next to
'Enable' is selected in both options
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
Click
on 'View' at the top of your browser
window and select the 'Internet options'
option. Then click on the 'Advanced' tab
Scroll down until you see the word
'Cookies' and verify that the button
next to 'Always accept cookies' is
selected
Mozilla Firefox
Click on
'Tools' at the top of your browser
window and select Options, then select
the Privacy icon
Click on Cookies,
then select ‘allow sites to set cookies’
Opera
Click on 'Menu' at the top of
your browser window and select
'Settings'
Then select ‘Preferences’,
select the ‘Advanced’ tab, then select
‘Accept cookies’ option
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How to check cookies are enabled for
Macs
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 on OSX
Click
on 'Explorer' at the top of your browser window and
select 'Preferences' option
Scroll down until you see
'Cookies' under Receiving Files, and select the 'Never
Ask' option
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
Click
on 'Edit' at the top of your browser window and select
the 'Preferences' option
Scroll down until you see
'Cookies' under Receiving Files. Select the 'Never Ask'
option.
Safari on OSX
Click on 'Safari' at the top
of your browser window and select the 'Preferences'
option
Click on 'Security', then 'Accept cookies' and
select 'Only from site you navigate to'
Mozilla and
Netscape on OSX
Click on 'Mozilla' or 'Netscape' at
the top of your browser window and select the
'Preferences' option.
Scroll down until you see
cookies under 'Privacy & Security' and select 'Enable
cookies for the originating web site only'
Opera
Click on 'Menu' at the top of your browser window and
select 'Settings'
Then select ‘Preferences’, select
the ‘Advanced’ tab, then select ‘Accept cookies’ option
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All other browsers
Please consult your documentation or online help
files.