Understanding Cookies and Online Privacy

What are cookies in the context of the internet?

• A type of malware

• A type of web browser

• Small data files that store user information

• A type of online advertisement

Why are first-party cookies considered beneficial?

• They slow down your browsing speed

• They display targeted advertisements

• They help websites remember your preferences and actions

• They track your browsing activity across different websites

What is a common use of first-party cookies?

• To collect data for social media platforms

• To remember items in your shopping cart

• To track your search history

• To display pop-up ads

What are third-party cookies primarily used for?

• Enhancing website security

• Tracking user behavior for advertising purposes

• Improving website functionality

• Storing login credentials

How do third-party cookies affect your browsing experience?

• They block unwanted content

• They provide personalized advertisements

• They increase your internet speed

• They make websites load faster

What is one way to protect your privacy from tracking cookies?

• Disabling JavaScript

• Using tools like Ghostery to block tracking cookies

• Clearing your browser history

• Using a VPN

What does the tool Ghostery do?

• Increases your internet speed

• Shows and blocks tracking cookies and beacons

• Removes viruses from your computer

• Blocks all internet traffic

What is a limitation of current US laws regarding online privacy?

• They only protect children under 13

• They do not address first-party cookies

• They require all websites to be ad-free

• They make all cookies illegal