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What They Do:

Once you log in to a site, the server creates an authentication cookie and sends it to your browser. This cookie:

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  • Can persist across sessions if you select "Remember me"


What's Inside an Authentication Cookie?

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  • Optional metadata (e.g., expiration time, security flags)

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  • Which pages are most/least visited

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  • What device, browser, or location the user is from


What They Track:

Some examples of data analytics cookies may collect:

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  • User demographics (location, language, device)

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Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:

1. Google Chrome

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  • Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.

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    • Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).

2. Mozilla Firefox

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  • Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.

  • Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose Strict to block most cookies or Custom to manually choose which cookies to block.

3. Safari

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5. On Mobile (iOS/Android)

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Be Aware:

Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.

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