Web cookies (also called HTTP cookies, browser cookies, or simply cookies) are small pieces of data that websites store on your device (computer, phone, etc.) through your web browser. They are used to remember information about you and your interactions with the site.
Purpose of Cookies:
Session Management:
Keeping you logged in
Remembering items in a shopping cart
Saving language or theme preferences
Personalization:
Tailoring content or ads based on your previous activity
Tracking & Analytics:
Monitoring browsing behavior for analytics or marketing purposes
Types of Cookies:
Session Cookies:
Temporary; deleted when you close your browser
Used for things like keeping you logged in during a single session
Persistent Cookies:
Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
Used for remembering login credentials, settings, etc.
First-Party Cookies:
Set by the website you're visiting directly
Third-Party Cookies:
Set by other domains (usually advertisers) embedded in the website
Commonly used for tracking across multiple sites
Authentication cookies are a special type of web cookie used to identify and verify a user after they log in to a website or web application.
What They Do:
Once you log in to a site, the server creates an authentication cookie and sends it to your browser. This cookie:
Proves to the website that you're logged in
Prevents you from having to log in again on every page you visit
Can persist across sessions if you select "Remember me"
What's Inside an Authentication Cookie?
Typically, it contains:
A unique session ID (not your actual password)
Optional metadata (e.g., expiration time, security flags)
Analytics cookies are cookies used to collect data about how visitors interact with a website. Their primary purpose is to help website owners understand and improve user experience by analyzing things like:
How users navigate the site
Which pages are most/least visited
How long users stay on each page
What device, browser, or location the user is from
What They Track:
Some examples of data analytics cookies may collect:
Page views and time spent on pages
Click paths (how users move from page to page)
Bounce rate (users who leave without interacting)
User demographics (location, language, device)
Referring websites (how users arrived at the site)
Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
1. Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Choose your preferred option:
Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
2. Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose Strict to block most cookies or Custom to manually choose which cookies to block.
3. Safari
Open Safari and click Safari in the top-left corner of the screen.
Go to Preferences > Privacy.
Check Block all cookies to stop all cookies, or select options to block third-party cookies.
4. Microsoft Edge
Open Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
Select your cookie settings from there, including blocking all cookies or blocking third-party cookies.
5. On Mobile (iOS/Android)
For Safari on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies.
For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Be Aware:
Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.
Homecoming Sticker Design Contest is a new traditional event that takes place each year during Homecoming Week. This year, we’ve got a great combination of your favorite traditional events, combined with some great new ways to show your husky spirit. The Sticker Design Contest originates from the banner display contest out of Storrs. Participants will have the opportunity to design a sticker to go on giveaways during Homecoming Week!
The winning student, or student group/org will have their stickers displayed on a selected object that will be given away during a Homecoming Week event. This year the winning sticker will be displayed on jars that will be given out during a candy bar on Wednesday, 10/1/25.
Schedule
Date
Item
Tuesday, 9/16
Homecoming Sticker Design Due by 11:59 pm
Wednesday, 9/17 - Thursday, 9/18
Voting Period
Monday, 9/22
Winner Announced
Wednesday, 10/1
Giveaway item with winning custom sticker given away at Homecoming Week Event
Sticker Design Guidelines
Must be an active undergraduate student OR an RSO at UConn Stamford to participate
Design must fit within one of the designated sizes for the sticker, see below for size options:
Circle - 4" diameter
Oval - 3" x 2"
Rectangle - 3" x 2"
Square - 3"
Must submit by the aforementioned deadline
Design must incorporate the theme for Homecoming Week. This year's theme is Husky Pride: Picture This. Think yearbook style photo editing.
Design cannot contain the following: UCONN Logo or Mascot
Submissions must be uploaded as a clear IMG or PNG file with 300 DPI to ensure quality print
Sensitivity Clause
When submitting a design, student(s) takes responsibility for all actions of the group or the individuals of said group while participating in the contest. Submissions should not be offensive to anyone. If any group entry is deemed offensive the artwork will be immediately disqualified from the contest. The Rules Committee will reserve the right to take further action against the group if deemed necessary.