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Glossary Term Cookie

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What is Cookie?

A cookie is a small piece of data stored on a user's computer by a web browser, typically used to remember information about the user or track their browsing behavior.

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Understanding Cookie

A cookie is a small piece of data stored on a user's computer by a web browser while they are browsing a website. Cookies are used to remember user-specific information to enhance user experience, such as login credentials, preferences, and items in a shopping cart. Cookies can be either session-based (deleted when the browser is closed) or persistent (stored for a specific period).

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