Do you really need to accept all cookies, though?

Cookies aren’t all bad.

In fact, some are pretty cool.

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Here are the three cookies we recommend you accept while browsing.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are so-called because some parts of the website cant function without them.

Performance Cookies

While not essential, you may also accept performance or analytics cookies.

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Functional Cookies

You may also accept functional or personalization cookies.

While these cookies arent essential, they improve your browsing experience.

You dont need to compromise your browsing experience by blanket refusing all cookies.

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When you could Reject Cookies

Not all cookies are necessary or beneficial for you.

If you reject marketing cookies, youll still see adsjust not the ones ad platforms deem relevant for you.

However, in some cases, youll be persuaded to accept essential cookies.

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You should always evaluate a websites cookie policy before accepting any cookies.

Some websites display theirs clearly, but youll have to do some digging for others.

Another way to manage your cookie configs is to accept only necessary cookies by default.

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Also, you’re free to use an incognito orprivate browsing modeto manage your cookie parameters.

This mode prevents websites from storing cookies by deleting them once you end the window.

You Dont Need to Accept All Cookies While Browsing

Cookies are not all bad.

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However, accepting every cookie request isnt necessary or beneficial for you.

Consider taking the time to study cookie requests and manage the permissions you grant.

you might retain a smooth browsing experience while limiting needless tracking.