1. Cookies

1.1 Introduction to Cookies

Cookies are small text files that store information on your computer or smart device when you access our website. Cookies allow us to recognise your device when you visit our website and they enable us to store certain information about your preferences. Cookies make it easier for you to maintain your preferences and help us customise the website.

1.2 Use

We use cookies to securely identify your account, keep you signed in, and improve our service. There are several types of cookies. For more information, please visit the following dedicated webpage for cookies created by LSE: https://www.lse.ac.uk/lse-information/cookies

1.3 Managing Cookies

You can, should you choose to, disable the cookies from your browser and delete all cookies currently stored on your computer or smart device.

You can use your website browser to:

  • Delete all cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Allow all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser
  • Open a 'private browsing' / 'incognito' session (allows you to browse the internet without storing local data)
  • Install add-ons and plug-ins to extend browser functionality, for example Google have created a Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On for Chrome. If you use another browser, please visit the browser developer website for guidance and instructions on managing your cookies