What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file stored on your device.
Most websites use first or third-party tools that store small files (cookies) on your device.
A technical cookie is used to allow a site to run properly .
A statistics cookie is used to generate navigation usage reports .
A profiling cookie is used to give suitable advertising for services or products .
Best is to use technical cookies, and to give a choice whether or not to enable statistical and profiling cookies.
When browsing the web, you will encounter various messages on websites.
- A simple message looks like this:
You can accept or reject cookies and read more about the cookies used on this website
- A more sophisticated message looks like this:
You can accept cookies or make your own cookie settings. In doing so, next message unfolds:
Here you can set your own choice.
I am based in Asia, but there are many Europeans here and no doubt some will access my site from home when they return. Therefore I will do my research as you suggest and pick an appropriate cookie.
Chocolate chip oatmeal raisin would be my choice if they were sitting warm on a plate in front of me.