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Your Cookies, Your Cookie Jar
Let's delve into the world of cookies and uncover their roles on a typical website. We'll discuss the main types of cookies and their purposes. For the specifics of a particular website, look into their cookie policy or technical documents.
Types of Cookies and Their Roles
First-Party Cookies – The Website’s Helper
- Function: These cookies are vital for a website's functionality. They remember user preferences, enable login sessions, manage shopping carts, and control session management.
- Duration: Many first-party cookies are session cookies, disappearing when the session ends. However, some may persist with an expiration date set[1][2].
Third-Party Cookies – The Tracker
- Function: Primarily used by advertisers to monitor users across multiple websites.
- Duration: Typically persistent, with durations that can stretch for an extended period based on their purpose and settings[1][3].
Session (Temporary) Cookies – The Temp Worker
- Function: Identify users during a single session and record actions or preferences for seamless navigation on a website.
- Duration: They vanish when the session ends, usually when the browser is closed[2][5].
Persistent (Permanent) Cookies – The Memo
- Function: Save user information and preferences for future visits, enriching the user experience by recognizing returning users.
- Duration: Can last anything from a few hours to several years after the expiration date[3][5].
Secure Cookies – The Protector
- Function: Ensure secure transmission of sensitive data, such as for transactions and HTTPS websites.
- Duration: They remain until their expiration date, like persistent cookies[3].
Google Analytics Cookies – The Tracker
- Function: Monitor user behavior for analytics purposes.
- Duration: For instance, the cookie normally lasts for two years, whereas the cookie typically vanishes after 24 hours[3].
For site-specific details about cookies, consult the website's cookie policy or privacy statement. Now you're ready to make informed decisions about cookies and your online experience!
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- Businesses utilizing blockchain technology can benefit from secure cookies to ensure secure transmission of sensitive data, such as for transactions and maintaining the integrity of their blockchain networks.
