“Cookies” explained in easy words
Well, I don’t know about you but I always wondered what cookies are. The pop-up you see when you visit a website to accept.
But what are cookies exactly?
Imagine you walk into a cozy bakery — let’s call it “Wills Bakery.” As you enter, the friendly baker, Mr. Wills greets you with a warm smile. He notices your favorite treats and asks if you’d like him to remember them for your next visit.
You happily agree, and he hands you a little card with a unique stamp on it. This special card is your “cookie.” Now, every time you return to Wills Bakery, he checks your cookie, sees your preferences, and ensures your favorite treats are ready for you.
Cookies on a website work similarly. When you visit a website for the first time, it gives you a unique digital cookie. This cookie contains information about your visit — like the pages you looked at and any preferences you might have set. The next time you return, the website checks your cookie and tailors your experience based on your past activities.
Just like Mr. Wills makes your bakery visits more convenient, website cookies make your online experience smoother by remembering your preferences.
However, it’s important to note that, unlike real cookies, digital cookies are not edible — they’re simply tiny pieces of information helping websites provide you with a personalized and user-friendly experience.
Hope the little story helped you understand what cookies are!
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