What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as session state or usage patterns — and help website owners understand how their site is used.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies(remaining on your device for a set period). First-party cookies are set by the website you're visiting; third-party cookies are set by external services embedded on the page.