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Cookies-Types and future

 

A cookie is a file containing an identifier (string of names and numbers) sent by a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. The identifier is sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.



Why use cookies?

The use of cookies is widespread and another great benefit for businesses is that they can help provide valuable and detailed information about the behavior of visitors. The information collected can be used to create more personalized, personal and entertaining information - which is good when it comes to building relationships with the target audience and potential customers. They can also be usable, to store usernames and passwords, making the whole process easier.


Types of cookies

Session cookies

Session cookies, also known as 'temporary cookies', help websites identify users and information provided when navigating a website. Session cookies store information about user activity as long as it is on the website. When the web browser is closed, cookies are deleted. This is most commonly used on shopping websites or commerce websites.

Cookies remain intact

Permanent cookies, also known as 'continuous cookies', remain active even when the web browser is closed. For example, they can remember login details and passwords so that web users don't have to re-enter them every time they use the site. The law states that permanent cookies must be deleted after 12 months.

Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are provided by third parties for the purpose of collecting certain information from web users for the purpose of conducting research, for example, behavior, demographics or spending habits. They are widely used by advertisers who want to ensure that products and services are marketed for a specific audience.

Flash cookies

Flash cookies, also known as 'large cookies', are independent of the web browser. They are designed to be permanently stored on a user's computer. These types of cookies remain on the user's device even if all cookies are deleted from their web browser.

Zombie cookies

Zombie cookies are a type of flash cookie that is automatically redesigned after the user has deleted it. This means that it is difficult to see or control them. They are often used in online games to prevent users from cheating, but are also used to install malicious software on the user's device.

The law of cookies

The basic rule of cookies is that websites should:

• Tell people what cookies are available and what cookies are used

• explain what cookies do and why, and

• get user permission to store cookies on their device

  The future

       Problems of data protection, privacy and cyber security remain at an all-time high

       globe. But technology is not always silent. New developments are happening in all files

       time, including how cookies are used and what the online activity is like

       surveillance.

Keywords:

Webserver, Web Browser, Behavior, Fun, Targeted, Possible, Types, Time, Permanent, Flash, Zombie, Future.

References:

https://www.leadforensics.com/what-are-cookies-and-can-businesses-use-them.

https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en/quick-guides/different-types-of-internet-cookies

https://www.spectris.com/cookie-policy


Written By: Amarbant Singh

Comments

  1. Rajani Nayak11 March 2021 at 03:33

    I agree that there should be law on Cookies on websites --- tell user the cookies are there and where cookies are being used. explain what the cookies are doing and why, and get the user's consent to store a cookie on their device which is very important as hackers can potentially hijack cookies, gaining access to browser sessions and then steal personal data..
    Also number of persistent cookies builds up on your computer, they contribute to slow Internet performance. Deleting the cookies can lead to faster overall Internet access.

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  2. Carlos Saez M.16 March 2021 at 11:26

    At the beginning of 2020, Google announced that it was working on ending third-party cookies in Chrome, the browser of its property and the most used in the world. The goal was to achieve it by 2022. Apple with Safari or Mozilla with Firefox had already promoted their mechanisms to limit these 'cookies,' until now a fundamental element of the web's functioning and, above all, essential for advertising.

    However, a few days ago, we learned something more about these plans that went one step further. Google will not endorse technologies that directly replace cookies after their termination. That is, they also serve for individual monitoring by user identification.
    Google's bet seems a step forward for privacy, which a priori is always good news. However, it also opens the door to consolidate its monopoly.

    Good article Amarbant!

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  3. Mandar Butkar22 March 2021 at 11:47

    Cookies Make our website function as you would expect. Provide you with free services or content (thanks to advertising). Improve the site's speed and security by allowing you to share pages on social media sites like Facebook. We are constantly working to improve our website for you. Improve the effectiveness of our ads (ultimately helping us to offer the service we do at the price we do)

    Also you can normally disable cookies by changing your browser's settings to prevent it from accepting them (learn how here). However, since cookies are a standard part of most modern websites, doing so would likely limit the functionality of ours and a large percentage of the world's websites.
    It's possible that your fears about cookies are related spyware.' Rather than turning off cookies in your browser, anti-spyware software may be able to accomplish the same goal by automatically deleting invasive cookies. Learn how to use anti spyware software to manage cookies.

    Good Article Amarbant.

    Comment by - Mandar B.

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  4. Prajakta Jadhav25 March 2021 at 15:07

    Cookies are files stored on individual hard drive. The more an individual surf the web the more the cookies accumulate. Over a period of time the accumulation can take up the storage space, affecting the browser lagging. Visiting websites that contains ads can give access to the third-party cookies to be placed on the computer. These cookies help the web browsers by providing the personal information stored on the computer. These information gathered by most websites could be for legitimate reasons, but it can also used by some groups for malicious reasons. These groups can further trade personal information with third parties or could easily hack online accounts.
    It advisable that if an individual chooses to keep the cookies enabled, the least is to disable the third-party cookies, clearing cache files and being cautious about the visiting sites.

    Comment by Prajakta Jadhav

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  5. Unknown20 April 2021 at 14:11

    Brilliant

    ReplyDelete
  6. Unknown21 April 2021 at 09:49

    Very interesting concept to read.. Nice blog

    ReplyDelete
  7. Unknown21 April 2021 at 11:19

    Nyc..really helpful...keep going...

    ReplyDelete

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