Cookies are most often small text files that websites may put on your computer or mobile device while you’re browsing. They're used for many different purposes. For example, they can:

• help search engines remember that you want your search results in English
• help a website remember your preferences so that you don’t need to customise it every time
• help websites to deliver a better service by showing you the content most relevant to you
• identify and resolve errors
• analyse how well a website is performing.

The most common function of cookies is to remember bits of information that help make browsing the web easier and more hassle-free for you.

All modern browsers have tools to help you delete or block cookies. But it’s important to remember that many websites – including Pearson’s websites - need cookies in order to function properly. By deleting or blocking cookies, you could also block certain personalised features and you may not be able to take full advantage of some of the website's features.

To turn cookies on or off for all websites via your web browser, follow the instructions below. If you would like to opt out of Google Analytics cookies, you can find out more on Google's website.

1. Click the menu icon
2. Click Settings
3. Near the bottom of the page, click Show advanced settings.
4. In the "Privacy" section, click Content settings
5. Enable or disable cookies:
      1. To enable cookies, select Allow local data to be set (recommended)
      2. To disable cookies, select Block sites from setting any data
   
6. Click Done to save

1. Click the menu icon
2. Select Internet Options
3. Click on the 'Privacy' tab
4. Move the privacy slider to the level of privacy you require. Settings above
5. Medium will disable cookies.

1. Click the menu icon
2. Click on the button
3. Select the “Privacy” tab
4. In the “History” section, click on the “Firefox will:” dropdown box and choose “Use custom settings for history”
5. Enable or disable cookies:
      1. To enable cookies, check Accept cookies from sites (recommended).
      2. To disable cookies, uncheck Accept cookies from sites
6. Click OK to save

1. Click the menu icon
2. Select Preferences
3. Click on the 'Privacy' tab
4. Next to Block cookies:
      1. To enable cookies, select From third parties and advertisers (recommended)
      2. To disable cookies, select Never
5. Close the Privacy window

1. Click the menu icon
2. Select Preferences
3. Click on the 'Privacy' tab
4. Next to Block cookies:
      1. To enable cookies, select From third parties and advertisers (recommended)
      2. To disable cookies, select Never
5. Close the Privacy window

1. Click on 'Safari' at the top of your browser window and select 'Preferences'
2. Click on the 'Privacy' tab
3. Adjust the level of cookie acceptance here.

1. Click on 'Firefox' at the top of your browser window and select 'Preferences'
2. Select the Privacy icon
3. In the history section choose 'Use custom settings for history' from the dropdown menu
4. Cookies can be enabled or disabled by clicking on the appropriate check boxes.

1. Click on 'Opera' at the top of your browser window and select 'Preferences'
2. Select the 'Advanced' tab and choose Cookies from the list on the left
3. Choose the option that best suits your needs.