‘Browser cookies’ or ‘website cookies’ are packets of information that are used by websites. They contain a sight name and a Unique user ID. The cookies download itself onto your PC when you open a website and accept the use of cookies.
This is not to worry, as cookies are used for data memory. When you come back to the website it recognises that you are a previous visitor. This means that it stores information such as items left in your shopping basket, so you can close the website without anything being lost and deleted.
Why are cookies a common concern?
Because Cookies take information from your browser history this means that you may be targeted by advertisement and sales marketing lists. If you do not wish to be part of this, you do have the choice to either accept or decline the cookies.
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