A cookie is a small text file composed of an identifier (a sequence of letters and numbers) that is sent from a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. This identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page, allowing the server to recognize and track the browser across different pages of the website, or on subsequent visits.
Cookies may be categorized as either “persistent” or “session” cookies:
Cookies may be categorized as either “persistent” or “session” cookies:
- Persistent Cookies: These are stored by the browser and remain active until their set expiry date, unless deleted by the user beforehand.
- Session Cookies: These expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Session State Cookie: Maintains session state between requests.
- Load Balancing Cookie: Remains active during the session and routes browser requests to the correct web server.
- Analytics Cookies: Gather information about how visitors use our site to help us improve user experience. These cookies collect data in an anonymous form, including the number of site visitors, the sources of traffic, and the pages they visit.
- Unboxed Thoughts Blog Cookies:A cookie that enables users to request future blog posts.
- A “Rate this Post” cookie that allows users to rate blog posts.