Are cookies first-party data?

Are cookies first-party data?

A cookie is a small amount of data that is sent from a website and stored on the user’s computer. Cookies are used to store information about a user’s preferences and to track the websites that the user has visited.

First-party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. These cookies are used to store information about your preferences and to track the websites that you have visited. Third-party cookies are created by websites that are not the website that you are visiting. These cookies are used to track your online activity and target advertising.

Most browsers allow you to control whether you want to accept cookies from first-party or third-party websites. You can also set your browser to block all cookies. However, if you block all cookies, you may not be able to access all of the features of a website.