Browser Cookies Policy
In addition to the demographic data collected at registration, this web site uses "cookies" to store specific pieces of information that allow us to better tailor the site to your specific interests. This is a standard practice with web sites, and acceptance of cookies by your browswer is generally turned on by default. If you have changed your settings to not accept any cookies, you will not be able to use this web site or take part in the Southwick Associates surveys.
Note that information collected on our site about you is for statistical purposes and web site operation only and will NEVER be shown or shared with anyone for any reason.
We have included the additional information below to explain the use of cookies on web sites - contact us if you have further questions.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small amount of data, which often includes a unique identifier that is sent to your computer or mobile phone (referred to here as a "device") browser from a website's computer and is stored on your device's hard drive. Each website can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser's preferences allow it, but (to protect your privacy) your browser only permits a website to access the cookies it has already sent to you, not the cookies sent to you by other sites. Many sites do this whenever a user visits their website in order to track online traffic flows.
Cookies record information about your online preferences and allow us to tailor the website to your interests. Users have the opportunity to set their devices to accept all cookies, to notify them when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at any time. The last of these means that certain personalised services cannot then be provided to that user and accordingly you may not be able to take full advantage of all of site features, including the ability to view the blog and take part in the survey. Each browser is different, so check the "Help" menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
During the course of any visit to our site, the pages you see, along with a cookie, are downloaded to your device. Many websites do this, because cookies enable website publishers to do useful things like find out whether the device (and probably its user) has visited the website before. This is done on a repeat visit by checking to see, and finding, the cookie left there on the last visit.
How does Southwick Associates use cookies?
Information supplied by cookies can help us to determine what pages our visitors have seen and whether or not they have taken part in the survey for the current period. They also assist us in managing your login status and determining whether or not display specific content based on your history of visits to the site.
It is not necessary for you to enable acceptance of "third-party cookies" to enjoy this web site.