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Web Cookies: A Brief Overview
Web cookies are small text files stored on your computer by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, including:
Session management: Tracking your interactions with a website during a single visit.
Personalization: Remembering your preferences and tailoring content to your interests.
Authentication: Keeping you logged in to a website without requiring repeated sign-ins.
Analytics: Gathering data about website usage to improve performance and user experience.
How Cookies Work
Creation: When you visit a website, the server may send a cookie to your browser.
Storage: Your browser stores the cookie on your computer, usually in a specific directory.
Retrieval: When you visit the same website again, your browser sends the stored cookie back to the server.
Processing: The server uses the cookie to identify you and potentially retrieve information about your previous interactions.
Types of Cookies
Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until you delete them manually or they expire.
First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies: Cookies set by a different website than the one you are visiting, often used for tracking purposes.
Cookie Management
While cookies can enhance your web experience, managing them is essential for privacy and security. Most web browsers allow you to:
View stored cookies
Delete individual cookies or all cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Enable or disable third-party cookies
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