more helpful JS functions for your pleasure!

check if cookies are turned on

// Check if cookies are enabled

$(document).ready(function() {
    var dt = new Date();
    dt.setSeconds(dt.getSeconds() + 60);
    document.cookie = "cookietest=1; expires=" + dt.toGMTString();
    var cookiesEnabled = document.cookie.indexOf("cookietest=") != -1;
    if(!cookiesEnabled){
        //cookies are not enabled
    }
});