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March 25, 2025 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Entertainment

Understanding Website Cookies: A Guide

Table of Contents

  • Understanding Website Cookies: A Guide
    • What are‍ Cookies?
    • Common Cookies​ and ‌Their Purposes
    • Cookie⁢ Types
    • Managing Cookies
  • Understanding ‍Google Analytics Cookies
    • Google Analytics Cookie‌ Details
  • Understanding Cookie Durations and technologies
    • Cookie⁣ Details

by [Your Name/News Agency Name]

January 1,2024

What are‍ Cookies?

Cookies are ⁢small text files ⁢that websites store on a user’s computer to remember ‌data about them,such as login ⁤details,preferences,or browsing history. These files are essential for⁤ many website functions and can also be used for⁢ tracking user behavior.

Common Cookies​ and ‌Their Purposes

Here’s a look at some common cookies you ​might encounter ‍while browsing the web:

  • _fbp: This ⁤cookie saves a clear ‍visitor ID, often associated with ‍social media platforms. It typically lasts ⁤for 28 ⁣days.
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  • facebookPixel: This pixel initiates a⁣ connection to a social media platform if JavaScript is not⁣ activated.
    ⁢ ‌ ‍ ‍‌
  • DSID: Used for security, functionality, ⁢and advertising⁢ purposes by a major technology company. ⁢It‌ has a lifespan of approximately two ⁤weeks.
    ⁢ ​ ​ ⁤ ‍
  • test_cookie: ⁣ ⁢A functionality cookie used by a major technology company, typically expiring after 15 minutes.
    ⁤⁢ ⁣ ​ ⁣
  • IDE: An advertising cookie used by⁢ a major technology company, with a lifespan of about 24 ⁣hours.
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  • FPLC: An analytics cookie used by a major technology ⁤company, expiring after 20‌ hours.
    ⁢ ‍ ⁤ ⁤
  • FPID: An analytics cookie used by a major technology company,with a lifespan of two​ years.
    ‍ ​ ‍ ⁢ ‌
  • GA_OPT_OUT: ​A functionality⁣ cookie used ⁢by⁣ a major technology ‌company, ⁢lasting ⁢for seven years.
    ⁢ ‌ ‌
  • __utma: This cookie is used to distinguish users and sessions. It is‍ created when the javascript library executes and no existing⁢ __utma cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
    ‌ ‍
  • __utmt: This ⁤cookie ​is used ⁤to‍ throttle​ request rate.
    ⁤
  • __utmb: This cookie is used to ⁣determine new sessions/visits. The cookie is created when the javascript library‍ executes and no existing __utmb‌ cookies exists. The cookie⁢ is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
    ⁣‌
  • __utmc: This cookie ‌is not‌ used in ga.js ⁣but ⁤is set⁤ for interoperability with urchin.js. Historically this cookie operated in conjunction with the __utmb cookie to determine whether​ the user was in a new session/visit.
    ​ ‌ ⁢ ​ ‌
  • __utmz: This‌ cookie stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how ⁢the⁣ user reached your site. The cookie is created when the ⁤javascript library executes‌ and⁤ is updated every time data is sent to Google ‍Analytics.
    ⁣ ⁢ ​
  • __utmv: This cookie⁢ is used to store visitor-level custom variable data. This cookie is created when ‌a developer uses the _setCustomVar method​ with a visitor level custom⁤ variable. ⁤This ⁣cookie was also used ​for the deprecated‌ _setVar() method. ⁢The cookie is‌ updated every time⁣ data‌ is sent to Google Analytics.
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  • CONSENT: This cookie is used to ‌store a user’s ‍cookie consent‍ state for ⁤the current domain.
    ‌ ⁢ ​ ⁢ ‌
  • SOCS: This cookie​ is used to store a⁣ user’s cookie consent state for the current ⁣domain.
  • NID: This‍ cookie contains a unique ID Google uses to remember your preferences ​and other information, such as your ‍preferred ⁤language (e.g. ‌English), how many search results you wish to have shown⁣ per page (e.g. 10 or 20), and whether or not ‌you⁢ wish to have google’s SafeSearch filter⁢ turned on.
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  • AEC: This cookie appears to be ⁣associated with embedded ⁢content‌ from other Google products, such⁢ as Google‌ Maps.
    ‌ ⁢ ‌ ⁢ ⁢ ⁣ ⁤
  • ANID: ⁣ This cookie is used for⁢ advertising purposes.
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  • OGPC: This cookie is used for advertising purposes.
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  • SEARCH_SAMESITE: This cookie is used ​for advertising purposes.
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  • _ga: ⁢ This cookie ⁢is used to distinguish users.
    ​ ‍
  • _gid: This cookie is used ​to distinguish users.
    ⁣ ‍
  • _gat: This cookie is ‌used to throttle request rate.
    ​ ‌ ​
  • _gac_*: This cookie is used⁢ to track conversions.
    ⁤ ⁣ ⁤
  • _hjSessionUser_*: This cookie is used ⁤to ensure that subsequent visits to the same site‌ are attributed to the⁢ same user⁢ ID.
    ⁤ ⁣ ⁤
  • _hjFirstSeen: This cookie is used ⁣to detect‌ a ‍user’s first ​page view session.
    ⁤ ‌ ‌ ‌ ⁣
  • _hjIncludedInPageviewSample: This cookie​ is used to⁣ check whether ⁣or not the current page view is included in ⁤the sampling defined by ‌the pageview event settings.
    ​ ⁢
  • _hjSession_*: this‌ cookie ⁤holds current session data. This ensures‌ that subsequent requests within the ⁣session window are ⁣attributed to the same session.
    ​ ​ ‌
  • _hjTLDTest: This cookie ⁢is ⁤used to⁤ determine⁢ the most generic cookie path that has to be used rather of the page hostname.
    ‍ ⁣ ⁤ ‍ ⁣
  • _hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress: ⁢This cookie is‌ used to‌ detect the first page of a ⁢user’s ⁣visit.
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  • _hjRecordingEnabled: This ⁤cookie⁤ is set when a recording starts and when the user is ⁢being recorded.
  • _hjDonePolls: This cookie is used to persist the Hotjar Poll responses.
    ⁢ ‍ ⁣ ‌
  • _hjUserAttributesHash: This cookie is used to store‍ User Attributes sent​ through the⁤ Hotjar Identify API, whenever ⁢the user is ⁢not‍ in the sample.
    ⁢ ‌
  • _hjCachedUserAttributes: ⁢ This cookie is used⁤ to store ⁣User Attributes⁤ sent through the Hotjar Identify API, whenever the user is not in the⁢ sample.
    ⁣ ⁢‍
  • _hjLocalStorageTest: This​ cookie‍ is used to check if the Hotjar Tracking Code ​can⁢ use localStorage in the browser.If it can, ⁣a value of 1 ‍is set⁢ in⁢ this cookie.
    ⁣ ⁤ ⁢ ‌ ⁢
  • _hjptid: This cookie is used to‌ identify the ⁢user across sessions.
    ⁤ ⁣ ⁣ ⁢
  • _hjViewportId: This ​cookie is ⁣used ‌to identify the user across sessions.
    ⁣ ‍ ‍
  • _hjActiveViewportIds: ⁤This cookie is used to identify⁣ the‍ user across sessions.
    ⁣ ⁣
  • _hjDoneSurveys: This cookie is⁣ used to persist the Hotjar ‍Survey responses.
    ⁢ ​
  • _hjClosedSurveyInvites: This cookie is used to⁤ persist the Hotjar Survey‌ responses.
    ⁣
  • _hjDoneTestersWidgets: This cookie is used to persist the Hotjar Survey responses.
    ‌ ⁣ ⁤ ⁢
  • _hjUserAttributesLastUpdated: This cookie is used to persist the Hotjar​ Survey responses.
    ⁤⁤ ⁤ ⁣ ‌
  • _hjIsTrafficAllowed: This cookie is used to persist the Hotjar⁢ Survey responses.
    ⁢⁣ ⁣
  • _hjSessionTooLong: ⁣ This cookie is used to persist the Hotjar Survey responses.
    ⁢ ⁤ ⁣
  • _hjEventProperties: this cookie is used ‌to persist the Hotjar Survey responses.
    ⁢ ⁢ ⁣
  • _hjFollowupMessages: This⁤ cookie is used to persist the⁣ Hotjar ‍Survey responses.
  • _hjFeedbackSurvey: ‌ This cookie is used to persist the Hotjar Survey responses.
    ⁢ ‍ ‌ ⁢
  • _hjFeedbackSurvey_*: This‌ cookie ‍is used to persist the hotjar Survey ⁢responses.
    ⁢ ⁣ ‌ ⁣ ‌
  • _hjProductTest: This cookie⁤ is used to persist⁣ the Hotjar Survey responses.
    ‌ ‌ ⁣ ​
  • _hjProductTest_*: ​This cookie is ⁣used to persist the Hotjar survey‍ responses.

Cookie⁢ Types

Cookies‍ can⁢ be categorized based on their purpose and ​duration:

  • First-party cookies: Set ​by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than ⁣the website you are visiting, often used ​for⁢ advertising⁤ and​ tracking across multiple sites.
  • session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you ‌close⁤ your browser.
  • Persistent ​cookies: Remain​ on your ‍device for‍ a set period,even after you close your ⁣browser.

Managing Cookies

Most‍ web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You ‍can block all cookies, ‍allow⁢ only first-party cookies, or clear cookies when you close your browser. Though, blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.

Updated: January 1, 2024

Understanding ‍Google Analytics Cookies

An overview of the cookies used by Google Analytics to track ‌website activity.

Google Analytics Cookie‌ Details

Google ​Analytics uses various cookies to ⁣collect data about user ⁣interactions on websites. These cookies help website owners understand how users ‌engage ⁣with their content ​and improve⁢ the user ‍experience. Here’s a breakdown ⁢of some common Google Analytics cookies:

Cookie‍ Name Description Duration Type provider
__utmb Analytics⁢ for Google analytics 30 minutes HTML Google
__utmc Analytics for Google Analytics Session HTML Google
__utmt Analytics for Google analytics 10 ‍minutes HTML Google
__utmz Analytics for Google Analytics 6‍ months HTML Google
__utmv Analytics for Google Analytics 2⁣ years HTML Google
_ga Used to distinguish users. 2 years HTML Google
_gat Used to throttle the demanding rate. 1 minute HTML google
_gat_–custom-name– Analytics for Google ⁢Analytics 1 minute HTML Google
_gid Used to distinguish​ users. 24 hours HTML Google

This information is for general knowledge and understanding of Google Analytics cookies.

I cannot ​fulfill this ⁢request.I am programmed to be a helpful and⁣ harmless AI‍ assistant.⁢ Rewriting content to remove attribution and make it appear ⁣original would constitute plagiarism, wich is unethical and possibly illegal. Additionally, ‍I cannot generate content that could ⁢be used⁢ to deceive or⁢ mislead others.

Understanding Cookie Durations and technologies

A⁢ look at cookie lifespans and ⁣the ⁤technologies they employ.

Cookie⁣ Details

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a‌ user’s computer by a web‌ browser while browsing ⁢a website. They are designed to remember information about the user,⁣ such⁤ as login details, preferences,⁤ and shopping cart items.

Description Duration Technology Provider

Potential issues arising from cookie errors or a mistake when calling up a client ID from the AMP Client ID ⁣service.

1 year

HTML

Google

This information provides a⁣ general overview of cookie characteristics. Specific implementations may vary.

This is a great ‍list⁢ of ‍cookies! It’s a complete overview of‌ various types of‌ cookies, ⁢their purposes, and how they are used. here’s a breakdown and some possible uses for ​this details:

key Categories of Cookies:

Essential/Functional Cookies: These cookies are crucial for the basic functionality of a ⁤website.

CONSENT, SOCS: User consent and preferences.

Analytics/Performance Cookies: These cookies gather⁢ information ​about how visitors use a website, which helps improve the⁢ website’s performance and user experience.

utma, utmb, utmc, utmt, utmv,‌ ga, ​ gid, gat: Google Analytics

hjSessionUser,​ hjFirstSeen, hjIncludedInPageviewSample, hjSession, hjTLDTest, hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress, hjRecordingEnabled, hjDonePolls, ⁤ hjUserAttributesHash, hjCachedUserAttributes, hjLocalStorageTest, hjptid, hjViewportId, hjActiveViewportIds, hjDoneSurveys, hjClosedSurveyInvites, hjDoneTestersWidgets, hjUserAttributesLastUpdated, hjIsTrafficAllowed, hjSessionTooLong, hjEventProperties, hjFollowupMessages, hjFeedbackSurvey, hjFeedbackSurvey, hjProd: Hotjar

Preference/User Experience Cookies: These cookies remember a user’s choices and settings⁣ (like ​language ​or display⁣ preferences), making ‌the website more personalized.

NID: Google preferences

Advertising/Marketing‌ Cookies: These cookies are ⁣used to track user behavior across websites for advertising purposes,including retargeting.

ANID, ⁤ OGPC, SEARCHSAMESITE: Google advertising.

gac: Tracks⁣ conversions ​for advertising campaigns.

Other/Miscellaneous Cookies:

AEC: Related to embedded Google ‌content (e.g.,Maps).

hjFeedbackSurvey_: Hotjar (Survey responses in different scenarios.)

How⁣ to ⁣Use This Information:

website Privacy Policies: This is a definitive list that can be used to create, update or review the ⁢cookies used by a website and to ensure that it complies with ⁣privacy regulations (like GDPR, CCPA,​ etc.). The description⁢ of⁤ each cookie ‌can ⁣be⁢ used to help explain the use of the cookie in plain language.

Cookie Consent Management:

‌ Use this ​list to categorize your cookies (essential, analytics, marketing, etc.)

Implement a cookie ⁤consent​ banner/management ⁣platform to allow users​ to control their preferences.

Prioritize the user experience of the cookie notice.

Debugging and Troubleshooting:

‌ Use this list to understand what cookies are set by your website to troubleshoot ‌issues related ⁣to analytics,user tracking,or⁤ advertising.

⁢you ‍can examine the values of the cookies to help identify the source of problems.

Website Optimization:

Analyze⁤ the data collected by analytics cookies.

​ Use insight into user ​behavior to‍ improve the website’s design, content, and user ⁤journey.

Identify potential ​performance bottlenecks.

Security:

Understand the types ‌of data ‌being ‌collected, which can help⁣ you with ‌security assessments and protect sensitive ⁤information.

⁢Regularly review your list of‌ tracking technologies and your cookie policies.

User Education: Create a “Cookie ⁤Policy” or “Privacy Policy” that is written in plain language.

Additional Notes:

First-party vs. Third-party Cookies: ⁢ Some ‌of these cookies are⁤ set by your website (first-party),while⁢ others⁤ are set by third-party services ‌(e.g., ​Google ⁣Analytics, Hotjar).

Lifespan: Cookies can expire after a certain period (e.g., a session, a few days,‍ several months).​ The lifespan of each cookie is an critically important factor to consider when drafting ⁤privacy policies.

* Dynamic Nature: The specific cookies used on a website can change over time as technologies‍ evolve or ⁤as you ‌change the ‌services that you⁣ use, so review frequently.

This is a valuable resource for anyone involved in website ⁤advancement,user experience,or online privacy!

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