COOKIES
Cookies are small data files stored in browsers that help websites remember user information. They enhance user experience by maintaining sessions and personalizing content, but also raise privacy concerns. Understanding cookies is essential for responsible internet usage in today's digital landscape.
- ▪Cookies act as a memory tool between the browser and the server, allowing websites to remember users after page refreshes.
- ▪There are different types of cookies, including session cookies, persistence cookies, and third-party cookies, each serving distinct purposes.
- ▪While cookies improve browsing experiences, they also collect user data, leading to privacy and security concerns.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3723527) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Ashomondi Posted on May 21 COOKIES #ai #learning #programming #zone01kisumu Cookie: How website remember us During a TED Talk I led a session on one of the most important but often ignored parts of the internet- cookies. Many people hear the word "cookie when browsing or they may see it and still ignore it yet they don't know how they work behind the scenes. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small data stored in your browser to help the website to remember information about you.
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