## Cookies: The Guardian ( or Villain? ) of Your Online Privacy
How many times have you clicked "Accept all cookies" without even reading what you were accepting? If the answer is "always," you are not alone. But it's worth spending a few minutes to understand this tool that is on almost every site you visit.
## Where Do Cookies Come From?
When you access a website, the browser stores small text files on your computer. These files have a very simple purpose: to remember you. If you changed the display settings, logged into your account, or selected preferences, the cookie saves that inform
View OriginalHow many times have you clicked "Accept all cookies" without even reading what you were accepting? If the answer is "always," you are not alone. But it's worth spending a few minutes to understand this tool that is on almost every site you visit.
## Where Do Cookies Come From?
When you access a website, the browser stores small text files on your computer. These files have a very simple purpose: to remember you. If you changed the display settings, logged into your account, or selected preferences, the cookie saves that inform