Types of Cookies
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the core functions of a website, such as logging in, shopping carts, and security.
Examples: Session management, authentication, and checkout processes.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, such as pages visited and time spent. This data helps improve website performance.
Examples: Google Analytics, heatmaps, and session tracking.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies store user preferences, such as language settings, dark mode, or saved login details, for a more personalized experience.
4. Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These cookies track user behavior for targeted advertising. They help display relevant ads based on user interests.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, and retargeting campaigns.
5. Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services that may be embedded on a website, such as social media buttons, video players, and payment processors.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
1. Browser Settings
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
2. Opting Out of Tracking
Some services offer opt-out options for tracking cookies. You can disable tracking with the following tools:
3. Private Browsing Mode
Most browsers offer a "private" or "incognito" mode, which prevents cookies from being stored after your session ends.