How do I turn cookies on and off?
In the Chrome app
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
- At the top right, tap More. Settings.
- Tap Site settings. Cookies.
- Turn Cookies on or off.
How do I block cookies on my computer?
Click ‘Tools’ (the gear icon) in the browser toolbar. Choose Internet Options. Click the Privacy tab, and then, under Settings, move the slider to the top to block all cookies or to the bottom to allow all cookies, and then click OK.
How do I disable cookies in Chrome?
Allow or block cookies
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
- To the right of the address bar, tap More. Settings.
- Tap Site settings. Cookies.
- Turn Cookies on or off.
What are cookies in Google Chrome?
Cookies are files created by websites you visit. They make your online experience easier by saving browsing information. With cookies, sites can keep you signed in, remember your site preferences, and give you locally relevant content.
Why do I have to accept cookies?
Websites have become more focused on asking you to accept cookies. The reason reflects a data privacy protection law that governs online data tracking and transparency. This data privacy law is known as the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which became enforceable in May 2018.
Will deleting cookies delete my passwords?
When you delete cookies from your computer, you erase information saved in your browser, including your account passwords, website preferences, and settings.
Can I delete cookies without deleting saved passwords?
Deleting cookies removes session login information, including the previously entered username and password. However, deleting cookies does not affect passwords you saved in your browser, so when you revisit a site, your browser may automatically fill in the login page with your saved username and password.