Cookies are small text that some websites put on your computer to store a variety of information about you and your preferences.
When you visit a site that uses cookies, the site might ask browser (e.g. Google chrome or internet Explorer) to place one or more cookies on your hard disk.

Cookie:

Later, when you return to the site, browser (Google chrome or internet Explorer) sends back the cookies that belong to the site.
This allows the site to present you with information customized to fit your needs.

What are cookies used for?

  • Websites use cookies to offer a personalized experience to users and to gather information about website use.
  • Many website also use cookies to store information that provides a consistent experience between sections of the site, such as a shopping cart or customized pages.
  • With a trusted website, cookies can enrich your experience by allowing the site to learn your preferences or allowing you to skip having to sign in every time you go to the website.
  • However, someone cookies, such as those saved by banner ads, might put your privacy at risk by tracking sites you visit.

Can i block cookies?

  • Yes, you can block or allow cookies on all websites or you can choose which website or you can choose which websites cookies are allowed.
  • In internet options → Set privacy settings

Where are cookies stored?

  • Cookies are stored in a folder named Cookies which is stored inside the Documents and Settings Folder.by default, the path is C:\Documents and Settings\your user name\Cookies

Cookies Settings

  • When you use the default cookies settings, this activity is invisible to you, and you won't know when a website is setting a cookie or when browser is sending a website its cookie.
  • However, you can set your cookies options preferences, in browser, so that you will be asked before a cookie is set.