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Cookies are small text files created by websites and stored on a user's device to track browsing behavior, preferences, and settings. There are two main types of cookies: session cookies, which are temporary and deleted after the browser is closed, and persistent cookies, which remain on the device for future visits. They serve various purposes, including saving personal details, tracking user preferences, holding shopping cart items, and storing login information.

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Cookies

Cookies are small text files created by websites and stored on a user's device to track browsing behavior, preferences, and settings. There are two main types of cookies: session cookies, which are temporary and deleted after the browser is closed, and persistent cookies, which remain on the device for future visits. They serve various purposes, including saving personal details, tracking user preferences, holding shopping cart items, and storing login information.

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Cookies are small text files that are created by websites and stored on a user's

device (such as a computer or mobile device) by their web browser. They are used to
store information about a user's browsing behavior on a particular website, such as
login credentials, preferences, and shopping cart items.

There are two main types of cookies:

1. Session cookies: Session cookies are temporary and are only stored on the user's
device while they are actively browsing a website. They are typically used to
remember information about the user's session, such as login credentials,
preferences, or items in an online shopping cart. Once the user closes their web
browser, the session cookie is deleted.

2. Persistent cookies: Persistent cookies, as the name suggests, are stored on a


user's device even after they close their web browser. They are used to remember
user preferences and settings for future visits to the website. Persistent cookies
are commonly used for website analytics, advertising, and tracking user behavior
across different websites.

Cookies are used for a variety of purposes, including:


1. Saving personal details: Cookies can be used to store personal information such
as name, address, and email, making it easier for users to fill out forms on the
website in the future.

2. Tracking user preferences: Cookies can be used to remember a user's preferences


for a particular website, such as language, font size, or theme.

3. Holding items in an online shopping cart: Cookies can be used to store items in
a user's online shopping cart, allowing them to continue shopping without losing
their previous selections.

4. Storing login details: Cookies can be used to store login details, making it
easier for users to access their accounts on a website without having to enter
their username and password every time.

In summary, cookies are small text files that are created by websites and stored on
a user's device by their web browser. They are used to store information about a
user's browsing behavior, preferences, and settings, and can be used for a variety
of purposes such as saving personal details, tracking user preferences, holding
items in an online shopping cart, and storing login details.

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