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In addition to encrypting any information stored in cookies, some websites add extra layers of security to browsers' cookie handling processes: store only anonymous but unique content on local cookies; or store personal information on the website's server and make it accessible only by matching with it the anonymous cookie stored on your computer.

Testwood Lakes Sailability website is hosted by Google using Google Sites website content management tools.   Testwood Lakes does not manage any cookies directly; cookies associated with the testwood.org.uk website are under Google's control.  The first time you visit testwood.org.uk, you will see a popup:

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