What are website cookies? Why websites require them?

[Good-Person]

We all visit different kinds of websites daily. We have to visit many e-commerce stores, freelancing websites, and many other relevant websites as well. Whenever we visit any kind of website, we always get a notification to accept the cookies. So, what are those cookies and why are they used by the websites?

 

[Lingaraj]

Websites use cookies to store small pieces of data on your browser when you visit them. Cookies can have various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, tracking your online activity, or enabling certain features. Cookies can also help websites deliver personalized content and ads to you based on your interests and behavior.