Cookies are small pieces of text that are sent to and stored on a computer or mobile device by websites that a user visits. Cookies can be used to keep track of what pages a user has visited, what activities they have participated in while on a website, or to remember their login credentials.

Cookies are generally harmless and are not viruses, but they can be used to track a user’s web activity. Some people find this intrusive and choose to disable cookies in their web browser settings. However, cookies are required for some website functions, such as logging in, …