Cookies FAQs

 

What are first-party cookies?

Most websites that you visit directly use first-party cookies to store information about how you use their website and to keep you logged in. E-commerce sites also use them to keep track of your cart. These are super useful for most small businesses.

What are third-party cookies?

Third-party cookies are used by domains to collect information about you on other websites. They’re small data collectors that analyze the way that you’re using websites, what you’re searching for, and what your interests are.

How do websites use cookies?

Websites use cookies in a variety of ways, but the most common thing that they use them for is to personalize advertisements. By keeping data on your search habits and the websites you visit, advertisers can serve you ads you’re most likely to click on and covert.