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TV Licensing Cookie.

I was using Ccleaner to clear cookies on my computer when I noticed one of the cookies was for tv licensing eventhough I have not visited their website. makes you wonder how they get their info to see if you have a license.

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  • daveboy
    daveboy Posts: 1,400 Forumite
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    It could possibly be from a website you've visted where there has been an advert at the top or down the side. I know that I've seen adverts at the top of the page in Hotmail when checking my email.

    Others will know whether this is a possibility, it's just a suggestion from me.

    I don't think it likely they would use this method to track someone to be honest.
  • Mr_Skint_2
    Mr_Skint_2 Posts: 5,183 Forumite
    Was it a Choc-Chip cookie?

    I like them.... :rotfl:
  • ben500
    ben500 Posts: 23,192 Forumite
    Mr_Skint wrote:
    Was it a Choc-Chip cookie?

    I like them.... :rotfl:

    I just noticed your sig, have you tried Tesco I hear they are looking for staff in their pricing integrity dept! :rotfl:
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  • Mr_Skint_2
    Mr_Skint_2 Posts: 5,183 Forumite
    ben500 wrote:
    I just noticed your sig, have you tried Tesco I hear they are looking for staff in their pricing integrity dept! :rotfl:


    I wanna checkout job...... :rotfl:
  • elvis_bloggs
    elvis_bloggs Posts: 8,276 Forumite
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    How can a cookie tell if you have a telly.?? Was it a smart cookie.?? 1a_y_rof.gif

  • Mr_Skint_2
    Mr_Skint_2 Posts: 5,183 Forumite
    Its a cookie monster...



    cookie-monster.jpg
  • moneyuser
    moneyuser Posts: 1,085 Forumite
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    Mr_Skint wrote:
    Its a cookie monster...



    cookie-monster.jpg

    LOL :)

    It's rare for somebody to make me laugh on a forum :)

    But seriously, you really think they can tell you don't have a licence from a cookie? OMG
  • Mr_Skint_2
    Mr_Skint_2 Posts: 5,183 Forumite
    Most Internet cookies are incredibly simple, but they are one of those things that have taken on a life of their own. Cookies started receiving tremendous media attention back in 2000 because of Internet privacy concerns, and the debate still rages.
    On the other hand, cookies provide capabilities that make the Web much easier to navigate. The designers of almost every major site use them because they provide a better user experience and make it much easier to gather accurate information about the site's visitors.


    http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=what%27s+a+cookie&spell=1
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