Cookie - what is it?
Cookies on the site are small text files that are stored in the user's browser. They are used to collect information about user actions on the site.
Cookies allow a website to remember certain information about a visitor, such as preferences, language settings, registration information, shopping cart contents, and other settings that facilitate and improve the user experience. However, in addition to useful functions, cookies can also be used to track user activity, collect personal information and create targeted advertising. This raises privacy and confidentiality concerns.
Some cookies are stored by the website the user is visiting, while others may be set by third parties. They can be temporary, if they are deleted after closing the browser, or permanent, if they are stored in the browser for a long time.
It is important to note that users have the ability to manage cookies and choose what information can be stored and used. They can set their browsers to block certain types of cookies or delete files that have already been stored.
Overall, website cookies are an important tool for improving user experience, providing personalized information, and making websites run more efficiently. However, potential privacy and confidentiality issues must be taken into account, and users must be aware of the use of cookies and be able to control their use.