Cookie
/ˈkʊki/
Definitions
- (n.) A small piece of data sent from a website and stored on a user's computer by the user's web browser while the user is browsing.
The website uses a cookie to remember your login information.
- (n.) In legal contexts, data stored on a user's device used to track and identify users for privacy and consent regulations.
Companies must disclose their use of cookies under data protection laws.
Forms
- cookies
- cooky
- cooki
Commentary
In legal drafting, specify types of cookies and obtain user consent as required by privacy regulations such as GDPR.
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