Well, this is what we allow on every site we visit. of cookies How many of us know exactly what it does?
This is what we reluctantly accept cookies What does it actually do to our computer? Let’s explore it together.
Let’s start with what a cookie actually is.

Cookie in short while browsing websites We can define them as small data files that are stored on your computer or mobile device. These files are collected by the websites you visit and stored on your computer. The purpose of cookies is to make the website work more efficiently, track visitor activity and provide personalized content.
The most common purpose of these cookies is to track your steps on the internet and offering appropriate content. For example, if you search for a sweater, after a while you will constantly see sweater advertisements. This is actually a result of cookies.
What do the cookies we allow do to our computer?

A to the site If you see a warning about allowing cookies when logging in, a unique ID will be stored on your computer. This ID allows the site to recognize you on subsequent logins. As long as you continue browsing, cookies keep track of what pages you spend time on, what product you review or what content you follow.
In fact, we can say that we leave a digital footprint. In addition these cookiesis not affiliated with any single site. Cookies you accept on one site may also be used by other sites.
Why do we call this data ‘cookie’?
The fact that these little pieces of data are called cookies actually has a lot to do with their original meaning. “cookieIt took shape in 1994, during the infancy of the Internet, with programmer Lou Montuli. Later, the concept of cookies became more widespread and modern cookies began to be personalized and take their current form.
If we allow cookies It also leaves question marks in our minds regarding safety. Sites can collect a lot of information about users. We have no control over how they use this information. Therefore, each site must publish its cookie policy and we must review this policy before giving consent.
This cookies from your browser settings You can restrict it or change the settings by checking it.
Sources: ICO, Everything about cookies
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