Q. What is a cookie?
A. Cookie is a small file or piece of information that your internet
browsers allow web sites to store on them. This information is stored only
in textual form and therefore does not harm your computer in any way. This
information allow web sites to better interact with your browser.
Q. Is there a security issue related to accepting
cookies?
A. No. It is not a security issue to accept cookies. Cookies are used to
store variety of information on your Internet browser that help a website
better interact with you. For example, you may specify to a website your
mailing zip code and that website displays for you, your area forecast on
your next visit.
Cookies are also used by websites to identify you as a unique visitor among
thousands of visitors that may be visiting that website concurrently. This
helps websites offer you dedicated attention.
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