What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small piece of data a website saves in your browser to remember things, like that you are signed in or what is in your cart.
A cookie is a small text file a website stores in your browser. The site reads it on later visits to remember you. Cookies keep you signed in, hold items in a shopping cart and save settings like language. Some cookies come from outside services, such as analytics or ad tools, and track visits across sites. Privacy laws in many places require websites to explain their cookies and, in some cases, ask permission before setting non-essential ones.
Why it matters for your business: Cookies power useful features on your site, but tracking cookies can carry legal duties. Know which tools on your site set them.
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