Cookies were developed by Netscape, which first brought cookies into the Internet World sometime in 1995. They consist of a small text file containing information about the user and the user's relationship with the

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site that issues it. Only the site that issues the cookie can read the file from the user's computer. This small file is usually stored in the computer's memory, and it is able to save to the user's hard drive when the browser application is terminated, or when the computer's memory space is depleted.

The average user may view this as an advantage, or possibly as a complete disrespect of privacy. The user may wish to have specific advertisements present themselves, seemingly out of nowhere, and not think twice of it. However, some users may want to be aware that their personal information has been distributed without their consent.

All of these functions can be invaluable for a website. For example, the information the websi

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