Cookies

In one sentenceSmall pieces of data a website stores in your browser to remember you: your login, your cart, your preferences, and sometimes tracking.

What it means

First-party cookies come from the site you are on (keeping you logged in). Third-party cookies come from other companies, often for ad tracking across sites. Privacy laws and browsers increasingly restrict tracking cookies, which is why you see consent banners.

How to use it

• If a site acts strangely (stuck login, old data), clearing its cookies often fixes it.
• If you run ads or analytics, use a consent banner where the law requires it and list cookies in your privacy policy.

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