Cookies are files created by websites you've visited to store browsing information, such as your site preferences or profile information. It's important to be aware of your cookie settings because cookies can allow sites to track your navigation during your visit to those sites.
Follow these steps to adjust the permission level for cookies obtained from sites you visit:
- Click the wrench menu
. - Select Options.
- Click the Under the Hood tab and find the 'Privacy' section.
- In the 'Cookie settings' drop-down menu, select one of the following:
- 'Allow all cookies'
This is the default setting in Google Chrome. This option lets first-party and third-party websites set and receive cookies on webpages you visit. First-party cookies are set by the site you're visiting. Third-party cookies are set by sites that have items embedded in the site you're visiting, such as ads, videos, or images. When you next visit the site, first-party and third-party cookies are sent back to the respective sites. - 'Restrict how third-party cookies can be used'
First-party cookies are set by the site you're visiting. Third-party cookies, from sites that have items -- such as ads, videos, or images -- embedded in the site you're visiting, are not set. When you next visit the site, first-party cookies are sent back to the site. Third-party cookies would only be sent if you've explicitly visited those third-party sites in the past. - 'Block all cookies'
Prevent all cookies from being set by first-party and third-party sites. This will prevent most sites that require you to sign in from working.
- 'Allow all cookies'
- Click Close.
.Learn how to delete your cookies.
