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Flash cookies
You can modify your Flash Player settings to prevent the use of flash cookies. The Settings Manager of your Flash Player allows you manage your preferences. To disallow flash cookies from all third party content go to the 'Global Storage Settings' panel of the Settings Manager and de-select the check box labelled 'Allow third party flash content to store information on your computer' and close the Settings Manager. Alternatively you can also adjust your settings for specific websites you visit through the 'Website Storage Settings' panel which is also found in the Settings Manager.
If you are using an old version of Flash Player or older web browser, the Settings Manager may not be available to you. We recommend that you ensure that you refresh your Flash Player and browser to the latest available versions.
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