Internet Cookies and Confidentiality

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Internet Cookies and Confidentiality

Internet cookies are small text files that are used by web site designers inorder to enhance the browsing experience for users by storing user given information. There is much misguided confusion and concern regarding internet cookies by the general public which will be addressed below. Internet cookies are not porgrams and cannot collect data, surfing tendencies debit or credit card information. However there are a some confidentiality concerns regarding internet cookies that users should be aware of when browsing the internet.