What are cookies?
Cookies are small bits of information saved on your computer or other devices when you open a page in a browser. They are kept in text files. They are often used to remember you and your preferences, either for one visit (with a "session cookie") or for several visits in a row (with a "persistent cookie").
Session cookies are short-term cookies that are only used while you are on the website. They are deleted when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies stay on your computer or phone even after you close or restart your browser. These cookies ensure that your time on the website and services is uniform and quick.
The website itself can set cookies, which are called "first-party cookies." Third parties, like those who serve content and provide ads or analytics services on the website, can also set cookies called "third-party cookies." These outside groups can tell when you visit our site and when you visit some other sites as well.