Cookies

IGEM may collect information about your computer, including where available your IP address, operating system and browser type and for system administration. This is statistical data about our users' browsing actions and patterns, and does not identify any individual.

For the same reason, IGEM may obtain information about your general internet usage by using a cookie file which is stored on the hard drive of your computer. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive. They help IGEM to improve this site and to deliver a better and more personalised service. They enable IGEM:

• To estimate audience size and usage patterns;
• To store preferences information to allow for Website customising; and
• To recognise members’ log in details for return visits to the Website.

You may refuse to accept cookies by activating the setting on your browser which allows you to refuse the setting of cookies. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of our site. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, the Website will issue cookies when you log on to it.

For further information visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.