To use the TERMIUM Plus® database, your cookies must be turned on.

All browsers are configured a little differently, so you should check the Internet options within your browser software for ways to enable the cookie function.

If you are using Internet Explorer:

• version 4.x, click on View, Internet Options, Advanced, and accept cookies;
• version 5.x, click on Tools, Internet Options, Security, Custom Level and accept cookies;
• version 6.x, click on Tools, Internet Options, Privacy and move the slider to Medium High, Medium or Lower.

If you are using Netscape:

• version 4.x or higher, click on Edit, Preferences, Advanced and accept cookies;
• version 6.x, click on Edit, Preferences, Privacy & Security and accept cookies;
• version 7.x, click on Edit, Preferences, Privacy & Security and accept cookies. You must also click on Edit, Preferences, Advanced, Scripts and Plug-Ins and check the two boxes pertaining to cookies.

What are cookies and why do you use them?

A cookie is a packet of data containing information that identifies you as it intermittently travels between your computer and us. Cookies are one of the ways we ensure that you continue to be identified and send the correct information during your online session.

Types of Cookies

There are two types of cookies: session cookies and persistent cookies. The key difference between session cookies and persistent cookies is the time of expiration.

Session cookies are stored in memory and are only available during an active session, in order words, while you are on the Web site. Session cookies do not permanently record data and are not stored on your hard drive. Session cookies expire at the end of the session.

Persistent cookies are stored on the hard drive of the user's computer and are read by the Web site that placed the cookie there, each time the user visits that Web site. A persistent cookie will have a specific expiry date that is set by the Web site that created that cookie. The cookie will cease to function after that date.

The TERMIUM Plus® databank uses one of each type of cookie. One of the cookies, a persistent cookie, is used only if the user chooses to check the Save this user ID and password checkbox below the login screen.