AI & the web
Cookie
Data a website asks a browser to store and return with relevant requests.
In everyday use
A cookie can help a website remember a signed-in session.
What to keep in mind
Not all cookies serve the same purpose; tracking rules need separate consideration.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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