What is a cookie?

A cookie is a very tiny piece of text we're asking permission to place on your computer's hard drive. If you agree by configuring your browser to accept cookies, then your browser adds the text in a small file. On most browsers, the default settings enable you to accept cookies, so if you haven't changed your defaults, you most likely don't have to do anything to ensure that your browser accepts cookies.

What will a cookie do for me?

BuildYourOwnComputer.Net uses cookies to keep track of the items in your shopping cart and to enable us to present you with customized content. But we aren't the only web site that uses cookies. Almost every web site that offers advanced features such as online ordering and customizable content utilizes cookies. An interesting point- each web site's cookies are unique, which means that the cookies used by one site cannot be used by another site.

What if I do not accept the cookie?

If you choose not to accept a cookie you will not be able to purchase any products online. However, you may still place an order over the phone at 718-369-7004

How can I control which cookies I accept?

Your ability to control the cookies you accept depends on the type of browser you are using. For the best on-line experience, we recommend you use Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher.

If you are using Internet Explorer 4.0, choose View and then Internet Options on your top navigation bar. Once in Internet Options, click on the Advanced tab and scroll down to the yellow exclamation icon under Security. There you will be given three different options to regulate cookies.

If you are using Netscape 4.0 choose Edit and then Preferences on your top navigation bar. Once in Preferences, click on Advanced located on the tree. This will give you four options to regulate cookies.

If you are using Internet Explorer 3.0 choose View and then Options on your top navigation bar. Once in Options, click on the Advanced tab and you will be given the option to check the box titled "Warn before accepting cookies".

If you are using Netscape 3.0 you will need to find the cookie file on your hard drive. Netscape 3.0 groups all cookies into one file on your hard drive. Therefore to regulate cookies you will need to locate them on your hard drive under the file cookie.txt on Windows Operating Systems or magiccookie on a Mac.