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Cookies Definition

Cookies are small text files stored on devices by web browsers that contain user data to enhance website functionality. They are used for user authentication, personalization, session management, analytics, and targeted advertising. However, their use raises privacy concerns, prompting regulations like GDPR and CCPA that require user consent for tracking.

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Cookies Definition

Cookies are small text files stored on devices by web browsers that contain user data to enhance website functionality. They are used for user authentication, personalization, session management, analytics, and targeted advertising. However, their use raises privacy concerns, prompting regulations like GDPR and CCPA that require user consent for tracking.

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Cookies: Definition & Uses

Definition:
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device by a web browser
when visiting a website. They contain data such as login credentials,
preferences, and browsing activity, which help websites provide a more
personalized and efficient user experience.

Uses of Cookies:
1. User Authentication – Stores login information to keep users signed
in.
2. Personalization – Saves preferences like language, theme, or location
settings.
3. Session Management – Tracks user activity during a session (e.g.,
items in a shopping cart).
4. Analytics & Performance – Helps websites analyze user behavior to
improve services.
5. Advertising & Targeting – Tracks browsing history to show relevant
ads.

Cookies enhance website functionality but also raise privacy concerns,


leading to regulations like the GDPR and CCPA, which require user consent
for tracking.

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