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Cookies

Tracking

Privacy Policy Device/Browser Fingerprinting Third‑Party Cookies

It's like a sticky note a website leaves on your browser to remember you next time.

Definition

Small data files stored on your browser by websites to remember things like your login, preferences, or browsing activity.

In plain English It's like a sticky note a website leaves on your browser to remember you next time.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Some cookies are helpful, but many are used to track you across sites and build advertising profiles.

Example

Example: A cookie may keep you logged in to Gmail, or let advertisers show you products you searched for.

Apps Using Cookies

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

DuckDuckGo logo

DuckDuckGo

Privacy Score: 78

DuckDuckGo offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the search engine space, with a stronger foc...

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Tor Browser logo

Tor Browser

Privacy Score: 95

Tor Browser offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the browser space, with a stronger focus on...

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Mullvad Browser logo

Mullvad Browser

Privacy Score: 93

Mullvad Browser offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the browser space, with a stronger focu...

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Plausible Analytics logo

Plausible Analytics

Privacy Score: 89

Plausible Analytics offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the analytics space, with a stronge...

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SearxNG logo

SearxNG

Privacy Score: 88

SearxNG offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the search engine space, with a stronger focus ...

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Firefox logo

Firefox

Privacy Score: 72

Firefox offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the browser space, with a stronger focus on dat...

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