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Delivery Section 7 Cookies You cannot store information or gain access to information stored in the terminal equipment of a user (like website cookies) unless you give the user detailed information about why you are storing and accessing the information and the user has provided consent to the use of cookies. Those setting cookies must: n tell the user that the cookies are there; n explain what the cookies are doing; and n obtain the user's consent to store a cookie on the relevant device. Consent must involve some form of communication where the individual knowingly indicates their acceptance. Indicating acceptance may involve clicking on an icon, sending an e-mail or subscribing to a service. The crucial consideration is that the user must fully understand that, by the action in question, they will be giving consent. There are narrow exceptions to the general rule to obtain consent. Consent will not be required where: n the sole purpose of the cookie is for carrying out the transmission of a communication; or n where the cookie is strictly necessary for the service requested by the user. E-Commerce Regulations It sounds like these will only apply if you set up a website through which people can purchase your materials. However, they can also apply to educational websites and VLEs. What information do you need to provide? On your website, you need to ensure that: n you state the name, address, e-mail address and VAT number of the website provider and a company registration number, if appropriate n your listed prices are clear and unambiguous, and are stated as being inclusive of tax and delivery costs n you tell your customers what steps they have to take to complete the transaction n you give your customers an acknowledgement promptly after the order is placed n your customers can easily copy and retain your terms and conditions. 36