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What are Cookies?

What are Cookies?
The web pages you visit while surfing the Internet save small files of information on your computer and phone. These files are stored in the memory of your phone or computer. When you visit the same sites later, the sites can recognize you thanks to these registered information files. The functions of cookies are generally in this direction. Since your information is written to these files, you do not need to re-enter your information when you visit the same web pages again. These saved information files are called cookies. In Turkish, it is called a cookie. The functions of cookies are to remind the user to the website. When the functions of cookies are used correctly, the user experience becomes quality.

Where Are Cookies Used?
There are many features among the functions of cookies. Cookies are activated when we save our usernames and passwords with the "Remember Me" button on the sites we are a member of. In addition, it is also used in e-commerce sites and in displaying advertisements according to our previous searches.

Are Cookies Harmful?
Thanks to the tracking feature, which is among the functions of cookies, it can track which pages and how much time you spend, which products you search for or add to your shopping cart. Cookies, which can also be used for advertising purposes, have advantages as well as some disadvantages. Cookies that raise some privacy concerns are sent to you by another computer. These cookies sometimes contain virus files and can harm your computer. These viruses cause privacy concerns and some of your information may be stolen. Although the functions of cookies are generally positive, it is useful to be careful.

Can Cookies Be Deleted?
You may have sensed malicious intent after enabling cookies or you may not want to keep these unnecessary files on your computer. Although the functions of cookies are generally good, sometimes negative situations can be encountered. In this case, the cookies can be easily deleted from the computer. The cookie deletion process differs depending on the internet browser you use.