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Cookies - Information that websites store on your computer

This article describes what “cookies” are, how websites use them, and how you can manage the cookies that Waterfox stores.

A cookie is information stored on your computer by a website you visit. In some browsers, each cookie is a small file but in Waterfox, all cookies are stored in a single file, located in the Waterfox profile folder.

Cookies often store your settings for a website, such as your login status and preferred language or location. When you return to the site, Waterfox sends back the cookies that belong to the site. This allows you to stay logged in to a website and allows the site to present you with information customized to fit your needs.

Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personally identifiable information (such as your name, home address, email address, or telephone number). However, this information can only be stored if you provide it - websites cannot gain access to information you didn’t provide to them, and they can’t access other files on your computer.

By default, the activities of storing and sending cookies are invisible to you. However, you can change your Waterfox settings to allow you to approve or deny cookie storage requests, delete stored cookies automatically when you close Waterfox, and more.

You can access your Waterfox Options to manage cookies as follows:

  1. Click the menu button menu button and select Settings.
  2. Select the Privacy & Security panel.

Cookie settings are under Enhanced Tracking Protection and Cookies and Site Data.

For instructions on how to manage cookie settings for certain tasks, see:

Troubleshooting cookies

If you are having a problem with Waterfox that involves cookies, see: