Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies, or HTTP cookies, are small text files that a website stores on a user's computer or mobile device when they visit it. This allows the website to remember information about the user's behavior and activities, such as his preferred language, font, login information, products in the shopping cart and more. This can make the next visit to the site easier and more pleasant for the user, since he does not have to re-enter the same information or set preferred parameters.
Types of cookies:
Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted after closing the browser. They allow the website to track your activity during one session and remember, for example, what you put in the shopping cart.
Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device even after closing the browser and are only deleted after their expiration date. They allow the website to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
Custom cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies: These cookies are set by websites other than the one you are visiting. They are often used for advertising purposes or to track your activity on different websites.
Why are cookies used?
Cookies are used for many reasons that improve user comfort and website functionality:
Logging in easier: Cookies can remember your login information so you don't have to log in again every time you visit the site.
Content Personalization: Websites may use cookies to display more relevant content and advertisements based on your interests and browsing history.
Improving user experience: Cookies can remember your preferences, such as your preferred language, font and font size, so that the website is displayed to you the way you like it.
Tracking statistics and analysis: Cookies help website operators track the number of visitors, monitor their behavior and analyze how they use the website. This information may be used to improve the site and provide more relevant content.
Protection of personal data and cookies:
The use of cookies is regulated by legislation such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Websites should clearly inform users about what cookies they use, for what purposes they are used and how they can manage them. Users should be able to agree to the use of cookies or refuse them.
How to manage cookies:
Most browsers allow users to manage cookies. For example, users can:
View all saved cookies
Delete all cookies or just certain cookies
Block the storage of cookies from certain websites
Allow the storage of cookies only from trusted websites