What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are used to remember things about you, such as your preferences or login details.

Why would I want to clear cookies?

Cookies can be used for a number of things, such as remembering your preferences and login details, and tracking your web browsing habits. This can be useful for things like remembering your shopping cart contents, but it can also be used to track you across websites and build up a profile of your interests.

If you don’t want websites …