What Are Cookies and How Do Websites Use Them?by@prakshal

What Are Cookies and How Do Websites Use Them?

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Cookies are simply the text files created by the developers of a particular website. They are also known as an HTTP cookie, web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or only a cookie. Cookies can store the data, such as the language preferences set by users on their first visit, or the time when you last visited the website. After the session, the cookies get deleted automatically by the browser. Third-party cookies - They are used by different services irrespective of the website you visit.

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