In computing, a cookie is information about a user that a web browser stores on a computer or other electronic device for possible further use. This is information that is stored on the user's computer when visiting a particular website and is used to re-visit the same website to identify if the user has already visited this website, tracking and collecting specific information, such as: online shopping habits or choosing certain content. The interaction between the web user and the website is faster and easier with the help of cookies, it saves time and browses the pages more efficiently.

Cookies are not harmful and are limited in time.