Data protection and law
Cookie
In short and in plain language
A cookie is a small file. A website stores it in your browser.
Some cookies are needed so the site works. One example is the cart in a shop.
For other cookies, you usually have to agree first. This applies, for example, when the site counts its visitors.
Definition
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores in the browser. Some cookies are needed for the site to work, for example for a shopping cart. For others, such as measuring visitor numbers, your consent is usually required first.