--- title: Website Cookies and How to Use Them description: Discover what website cookies are, types of cookies, and how the GDPR affects their use, to create a better online experience for users and businesses alike in Greenville, SC. image: https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Office%20Woman%20Holding%20a%20Bread%20Snack%20While%20Working%20on%20her%20Computer%20at%20her%20Table..jpeg --- [![UJM](https://45827341.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/45827341/hubfs/UJM%202024/Image/UJM.webp?width=150&height=81&name=UJM.webp "UJM")](http://unclejakemedia.com) Menu - [About Us](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us) - ##### [Learn About UJM Discover who we are and how we help businesses grow through tailored digital marketing solutions.](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us/#learn-about-ujm) - ##### [Our Vital Values Explore the core values that drive everything we do, from innovation and integrity to exceeding expectations for our clients.](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us/#vital-values) - ##### [Meet the Team Get to know the minds behind Uncle Jake Media and how our expertise powers your digital marketing success.](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us/#meet-the-team) - Services - ##### [Web Design & Development Create a user-friendly, responsive website that combines stunning design with functionality to engage visitors and convert leads.](https://unclejakemedia.com/web-design-and-development/) - ##### [Branding & Graphic Design Elevate your brand with creative, impactful digital and print designs that resonate with your audience and tell your unique story.](https://unclejakemedia.com/branding-and-graphic-design/) - ##### [Hubspot Onboarding & Management Maximize your marketing and sales efforts using the industry-leading HubSpot CRM, automation tools, expert onboarding, and ongoing management.](https://unclejakemedia.com/hubspot-onboarding-management/) - ##### [Search Engine Optimization Boost your visibility on search engines with tailored SEO strategies that improve rankings, increase traffic, and drive conversions.](https://unclejakemedia.com/search-engine-optimization/) - ##### [Digital Marketing Services Grow your business with targeted strategies, data-driven campaigns, and innovative solutions that drive real results.](https://unclejakemedia.com/digital-marketing-services/) - ##### [Custom Application Development Develop custom applications that meet your unique business needs, offering scalable and innovative solutions for growth and efficiency.](https://unclejakemedia.com/custom-application-development/) - ##### [Website Hosting & Maintenance Reliable hosting and ongoing maintenance to keep your website fast, secure, and up-to-date with bug fixes and the latest features.](https://unclejakemedia.com/website-hosting-and-maintenance/) - [Resources](http://unclejakemedia.com/resources) - [BLOG](https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/) - [About Us](https://unclejakemedia.com/about-us) - SERVICES - [HubSpot Onboarding & Management](https://unclejakemedia.com/hubspot-onboarding-management/) - [Digital Marketing Services](https://unclejakemedia.com/digital-marketing-services/) - [Website Design & Development](https://unclejakemedia.com/web-design-and-development/) - [Branding & Graphic Design](https://unclejakemedia.com/branding-and-graphic-design/) - [Search Engine Optimization](https://unclejakemedia.com/search-engine-optimization/) - [Custom Application Development](https://unclejakemedia.com/custom-application-development/) - [Website Hosting and Maintenance](https://unclejakemedia.com/website-hosting-and-maintenance/) - [RESOURCES](http://unclejakemedia.com/resources) - [BLOG](https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/) [CONTACT US](http://unclejakemedia.com/contact-us) [CONTACT US](http://unclejakemedia.com/contact-us) ![](https://45827341.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/45827341/UJM%202024/Image/5-percent_white-dots.png) # Website Cookies and How to Use Them ![Office Woman Holding a Bread Snack While Working on her Computer at her Table.](https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Office%20Woman%20Holding%20a%20Bread%20Snack%20While%20Working%20on%20her%20Computer%20at%20her%20Table..jpeg?width=800&height=534&name=Office%20Woman%20Holding%20a%20Bread%20Snack%20While%20Working%20on%20her%20Computer%20at%20her%20Table..jpeg)   Listen To: Website Cookies and How to Use Them 2:26   You’ve heard of Hansel and Gretel, right? These two adventurous children left cookie crumbs to mark their path through the forest so they could find their way home. In a plot twist, their plan didn’t work out so well, but the tactic provides a solid theory as to where the term “website cookies” comes from. Like the cookie crumbs in the fairy tale, web cookies help your browser collect and store helpful information in order to provide a [positive web browsing experience](https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/why-customer-digital-experience-matters). The GDPR legislation in the EU has brought cookie usage to light for many small business owners and consumers who hadn’t previously known what they were. Let us break it down for you. ## What are Cookies? Cookies are text data files sent from a website to your browser (like Google Chrome or Internet Explorer) for storage. The browser can then use that information when visiting other websites or going back to the same place for repeat sessions. ## Types of Cookies There are several types of cookies that do different things. They can store login info, temporary session info, and form fields on e-commerce sites. They can also track visitors’ actions to personalize future browsing experiences. [WordPress talks about the most common types of cookies](http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-set-get-and-delete-wordpress-cookies-like-a-pro/) you may encounter when browsing the web. [![Is your website costing leads? 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E-commerce sites that use cookies can save all the information you’ve entered previously so you don’t have to type out your shipping and billing address over and over again. (Major pet peeve!) ## EU Cookie Law The [GDPR legislation](https://blog.unclejakemedia.com/what-is-gdpr) talks about [consent to use cookies](https://eugdprcompliant.com/cookies-consent-gdpr/). Previous laws mandated that websites had to let visitors know when cookies are used, and that info is often buried in the Privacy Policy and/or Terms and Conditions of a site. Since the GDPR legislation was passed in 2018, EU citizens must be allowed to choose if they want a website to use cookies or not. WordPress and other websites already have software to allow their hosted sites to have that type of functionality. Want to learn more about cookies? We can help! [Contact us today](http://unclejakemedia.com/contact/). 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