Cookies. (not those).
What Are Cookies?. Cookies are small pieces of data stored in a browser They are sent from a website and saved on the user’s device When the user returns, the cookie is sent back to the website.
What Do Cookies Do?. Identify users Remember login data Store preferences (language, settings) Track previous activities (visited pages, clicks).
Types of Cookies (Consent). Cookies WITHOUT consent Necessary for website to work Example: login, shopping cart, security.
Types of Cookies (Technical). Session cookies Deleted when browser closes No consent needed.
First vs Third Party. First-party cookies Created by the website itself Used for login, preferences.
Example of a cookie consent banner on PDFgear.
Cookie Categories (from Preferences). Necessary cookies → required for basic functionality Functional cookies → improve features (e.g. videos) Analytics cookies → track usage and performance Advertising cookies → personalized ads Social media cookies → sharing & tracking Unclassified cookies → not yet categorized.
Analysis: Necessary vs Tracking. Necessary Necessary cookies Some functional cookies → Needed for website to work → No consent required.
Cookies help websites function and improve user experience Some cookies are essential Others track users and raise privacy concerns Users can choose which cookies to accept.
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