What are cookies?

A cookie is a small file created by a Web server on your computer that can be referenced when the website is visited or when a page on the site is visited. Cookies cannot access files or other information stored on your computer.

How does Solium use cookies?

Solium uses two types of cookies on our website: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are used during a single website visit and are automatically deleted from your computer when you leave the site. Persistent cookies are used to track website activity over a longer period and remain on your computer until either you choose to delete them or they expire.

Session cookies perform several critical functions on Solium's website. For example, they protect your security while you are using Shareworks by ensuring that nobody else can view your data while you are signed on. They are also used to ensure that you do not exercise or withdraw the same stock twice during a single session. Your Web browser must allow session cookies in order for you to use Shareworks.

Persistent cookies are also used on Solium's website. They are used for your convenience to save your Shareworks personal preferences. For example, you must allow persistent cookies if you want your browser to remember your account number.

Solium never stores your personal financial information in cookies or uses cookies to track your Internet use after you leave Solium's website.

Do I have to accept cookies?

Shareworks cannot be used without session cookies enabled in your Web browser. Session cookies are used for added security and convenience when managing your account on our website.

Depending on the Web browser you use, you may be able to configure it to accept session cookies but disable persistent cookies. If you do this, you will be able to use Solium's website but your browser will not remember your personal preferences when you return to the site such as your account number.