"It's nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either "accept all" or "reject all". Sometimes, there may be a third option, or a link to further tweak your preferences. These pop-ups and banners are distracting, and your first reaction is likely to get them out of the way as soon as possible - perhaps by hitting that "accept all" button."
"Cookies are small files that web pages save to your device. They contain info meant to enhance the user experience, especially for frequently visited websites. This can include remembering your login information and preferred news categories or text size. Or they can help shopping sites suggest items based on your browsing history. Advertisers can track your browsing behaviour through cookies to show targeted ads."
"Session cookies are only created temporarily - to track items in your shopping cart, for example. Once a browser session is inactive for a period of time or closed, these cookies are automatically deleted. Persistent cookies are stored for longer periods and can identify you - saving your login details so you can quickly access your email, for example. They have an expiry date ranging from days to years."
Cookies are small files that websites save to devices to enhance the user experience, including remembering logins, preferences, and shopping cart contents. Session cookies exist temporarily and are deleted when a browser session ends. Persistent cookies remain for days to years and can identify users to enable quick access and personalized features. Advertisers use cookies to track browsing behaviour across sites and serve targeted ads. Pop-ups normally distinguish essential cookies required for site functionality from optional tracking cookies, and choosing to accept or reject non-essential cookies carries trade-offs between convenience and online privacy.
Read at The Independent
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