Cookies have always seemed a grey area to many people, and since the cookie law passed in 2011 they have seemingly disappeared, but what actually is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that stores information in your browser (such as chrome, safari or edge) that contains data about
- your stay on a website + returning visits
- data entered into a website (such as log in details for that particular website)
- data about websites you have visited (this is usually for advertising through Google AdWords)
Unfortunately some websites took cookies too far and used them to gather data from web users, so the cookie law was passed so people would know if cookies are in use on a website, and what their purpose on that website is.
The law doesn’t state how a website should notify the user about the use of cookies, only that in the privacy policy of the website it tells the user what they are and how the website uses them (see our cookie policy here). Harrogate Web Solutions prefer to ensure the user knows what is being stored in their browser rather than a tiny, unnoticeable, link in the footer. To confirm users remember, every 30 days the banner is reset and will be shown.
If you have any further questions about cookies please ask, we will be more than happy help.
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