About the original notice
The original notice explains cookies, their use, the information they collect and browser preferences. It refers readers to a privacy policy for the use, storage and protection of personal data.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a device when a website loads. The source associates them with operation, security, browsing experience and analysis of possible improvements.
First-party and third-party cookies
The source distinguishes operational first-party cookies from third-party cookies used for interaction analysis, security, relevant advertising and faster return visits. It says first-party cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
Categories described in the source
- Essential: operation, sessions and security. Accounts, shopping carts and checkout are examples in the old notice; this local proposal does not provide these services.
- Statistics: visitor and unique visitor counts, pages viewed, traffic sources and performance.
- Marketing: personalized advertising and campaign measurement, with possible use by partners on other websites.
- Functional: embedded content, videos and social sharing.
- Preferences: language and settings for future visits.
Browser preferences
The notice suggests browser settings to block or delete cookies and names Wikipedia and All About Cookies as further information sources.