Cookies are small pieces of data sent from a website and stored on the user's computer by the user's web browser while the user is browsing. Your browser stores each message in a small file, called cookie. When you request another page from the server, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. Cookies were designed to be a reliable mechanism for websites to remember information or to record the user's browsing activity.
Necessary cookies are essential for a website's basic functions, like navigation, security, and enabling services you request. They don’t require consent as they ensure the site works correctly and don’t collect personal data for marketing.
Analytic cookies collect data about how users interact with a website, such as pages visited and time spent. This helps website owners improve performance and user experience by understanding traffic patterns and user behavior.