Internet Safety

      While browsing the internet, it is important to remember that it is possible for others (including abusers) to track your online activity. Your browser automatically logs all web addresses visited in its history. Additionally, temporary files and cookies are often stored on your computers. Your history, temporary files, and cookies can be erased by following the steps provided below.

       Pee Dee Coalition recommends accessing the internet through a computer the abuser does not have access to such as public computers. If you do make the choice, however, to browse the internet on a computer to which the abuser does have access, there are steps you can take to prevent him or her from tracking your activity.

To Clear your History:
From the toolbar, click Tools and then Internet Options. Make sure the General tab is active and click Clear History. Click Yes.

To Delete Temporary Files & Cookies:
From the toolbar, click Tools and then Internet Options. Make sure the General tab is active and click Delete Files. Check the box to Delete all offline content and click OK. After you have deleted your temporary files, click Delete Cookies and click OK.

To Clear your History:
From the toolbar, click Edit and then Preferences. Under the Category area, make sure Navigation is expanded, revealing a list beneath it. If it is not expanded, you can expand it simply by double-clicking Navigation. Then choose History. Click Clear History. Finally, click Clear Location Bar and then OK.

Emptying your Cache:
From the toolbar, click Edit and then Preferences. Under the Category area, make sure Advanced is expanded, revealing a list beneath it. If it is not expanded, you can expand it simply by double-clicking Advanced. Then choose Cache. Click Clear Cache.

Deleting your Cookies:
From the toolbar, click Edit and then Preferences. Under the Category area, make sure Privacy & Security is expanded. If it is not expanded, you can expand it simply by double-clicking Privacy & Security. Then choose Cookies. Click Manage Stored Cookies. In the new window, click Remove All Cookies and click Close.