| Definition |
A cookie is a small piece of data stored by a browser for a website, commonly used for session state, preferences, analytics, personalization, or authentication-related workflows.
Cookie is a Web security or Internet privacy concept used to protect users, sessions, resources, or browser interactions from misuse.
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| Context & Usage |
Documentation teams may document cookies in privacy notices, security guidance, web-application help, and compliance materials. Cookie explanations should distinguish technical behavior from privacy or consent requirements.
Additional Resource: MDN Web Docs: HTTP cookies.
Related concepts include Transport Layer Security.
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| Categories |
Technical Writing and Documentation, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management, Artificial Intelligence
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