#19 | Cookies 🍪
Sun Feb 09 2025
You’ve seen the pop-ups:"This website uses cookies." But what does that actually mean? In this episode, we dive into the world ofinternet cookies—how they work, why they exist, and what they’re really doing on your device. Fromkeeping you logged in totracking your every move, cookies can be both helpful and intrusive. We’ll break downfirst-party vs. third-party cookies, security risks, and how companies use them for advertising. Plus, we’ll tackle the future of cookies, including Google’s plan to phase out third-party tracking and what might replace them.
Are cookies a privacy nightmare, or are they just misunderstood? Tune in to find out!
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You’ve seen the pop-ups:"This website uses cookies." But what does that actually mean? In this episode, we dive into the world ofinternet cookies—how they work, why they exist, and what they’re really doing on your device. Fromkeeping you logged in totracking your every move, cookies can be both helpful and intrusive. We’ll break downfirst-party vs. third-party cookies, security risks, and how companies use them for advertising. Plus, we’ll tackle the future of cookies, including Google’s plan to phase out third-party tracking and what might replace them. Are cookies a privacy nightmare, or are they just misunderstood? Tune in to find out!