● What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to store certain information and preferences on your device and recognize you on subsequent visits. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time like login, language, and shopping cart contents.

● What are the types of Cookies?

There are generally two types of cookies - session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies only last until you close your browser and do not store any personal information. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time such as days or years and can be used to remember you on return visits. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting while third-party cookies are set by other sites and used to track users across different domains.

● How do cookies work?

When you visit a website, it may place one or more cookies on your device. Each time your browser requests a page from the site, the cookie enables your browser to remember specific information from the previous visit. The next time you visit the same site, cookies sent back to the server allow customization specific to you. This enhances user experience and helps sites measure visit counting.

● Where are cookies used?

Cookies are commonly used on many websites to improve functions and manage services. They are used for functions like login, shopping carts, analysis, ads and social media features. Cookies help e-commerce sites remember items in your shopping cart as well as delivery/payment details. They also help analyze website usage via Google Analytics and track online advertisements across different browsers/devices. Social media platforms use cookies to remember your login details and share preferences.