Cookies
Tracking
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.
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
Privacy Score: 78DuckDuckGo is a search engine that reduces tracking and profiling. It helps you keep more control...
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Tor Browser
Privacy Score: 95Tor Browser is a privacy-friendly web browser with tracking protection. It helps you keep more co...
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Mullvad Browser
Privacy Score: 93Mullvad Browser is a privacy-friendly web browser with tracking protection. It helps you keep mor...
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Plausible Analytics
Privacy Score: 89Plausible Analytics is a privacy-friendly website analytics. It helps you keep more control over ...
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SearxNG
Privacy Score: 88SearxNG is a search engine that reduces tracking and profiling. It helps you keep more control ov...
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Qwant
Privacy Score: 72Qwant is a search engine that reduces tracking and profiling. It helps you keep more control over...
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