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Third‑Party Cookies
Tracking
Cookies set by a company you didn’t visit directly.
Definition
Third‑party cookies are created by a domain other than the site you’re visiting, often used by ad or tracking companies.
In plain English
Cookies set by a company you didn’t visit directly.
Why this matters
Why it matters: They can follow you across many sites to build a profile.
Example
Example: A tracker sets the same cookie on many websites to recognize you.