Web cookies (also called HTTP cookies, browser cookies, or simply cookies) are small pieces of data that websites store on your device (computer, phone, etc.) through your web browser. They are used to remember information about you and your interactions with the site.
Purpose of Cookies:
Session Management:
Keeping you logged in
Remembering items in a shopping cart
Saving language or theme preferences
Personalization:
Tailoring content or ads based on your previous activity
Tracking & Analytics:
Monitoring browsing behavior for analytics or marketing purposes
Types of Cookies:
Session Cookies:
Temporary; deleted when you close your browser
Used for things like keeping you logged in during a single session
Persistent Cookies:
Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
Used for remembering login credentials, settings, etc.
First-Party Cookies:
Set by the website you're visiting directly
Third-Party Cookies:
Set by other domains (usually advertisers) embedded in the website
Commonly used for tracking across multiple sites
Authentication cookies are a special type of web cookie used to identify and verify a user after they log in to a website or web application.
What They Do:
Once you log in to a site, the server creates an authentication cookie and sends it to your browser. This cookie:
Proves to the website that you're logged in
Prevents you from having to log in again on every page you visit
Can persist across sessions if you select "Remember me"
What's Inside an Authentication Cookie?
Typically, it contains:
A unique session ID (not your actual password)
Optional metadata (e.g., expiration time, security flags)
Analytics cookies are cookies used to collect data about how visitors interact with a website. Their primary purpose is to help website owners understand and improve user experience by analyzing things like:
How users navigate the site
Which pages are most/least visited
How long users stay on each page
What device, browser, or location the user is from
What They Track:
Some examples of data analytics cookies may collect:
Page views and time spent on pages
Click paths (how users move from page to page)
Bounce rate (users who leave without interacting)
User demographics (location, language, device)
Referring websites (how users arrived at the site)
Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
1. Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Choose your preferred option:
Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
2. Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose Strict to block most cookies or Custom to manually choose which cookies to block.
3. Safari
Open Safari and click Safari in the top-left corner of the screen.
Go to Preferences > Privacy.
Check Block all cookies to stop all cookies, or select options to block third-party cookies.
4. Microsoft Edge
Open Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
Select your cookie settings from there, including blocking all cookies or blocking third-party cookies.
5. On Mobile (iOS/Android)
For Safari on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies.
For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Be Aware:
Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds! Add all your ingredients to a blender! If using fresh fruits and veggies, add about 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth, pour into your favorite cup or glass, and enjoy!
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
2 Tazas de Kale o Horjas de Espinaca Ligeramente empacadas
½ Grande o 1 Pequeño Tallo de Apio
Instrucciones
Combina 1 Taza de Leche, 1 Manzana, 1 Plátano Maduro Pequeño, 2 Tazas de Kale o Horjas de Espinaca Ligeramente empacadas y ½ Grande o 1 Pequeño Tallo de Apio en la licuadora y licua hasta ebtener una mezcla homogénea.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mash bananas with a fork in a mixing bowl. Add the egg, oil, milk, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well with a fork. Slowly stir in the flour into the banana mixture. Stir for 20 seconds or until the flour is moistened. Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray; pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let the bread cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes in the pan. Then remove from pan and cool completely. Cut into 12 slices.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
1/2 taza yogur de vainilla o natural bajo en grasa
1 taza espinacas frescas o congeladas
1/2 taza jugo de naranja
1/2 taza agua
Instrucciones
¡Lávese las manos con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos! ¡Añada todos los ingredientes a la licuadora! Si usa frutas y verduras frescas, agregue aproximadamente 1 taza de hielo. Licúe hasta que quede suave, vierta en su taza o vaso favorito, y ¡disfrute!
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Agregue dos tazas de sus bayas frescas favoritas y 1 cáscara de lima entera y jugo, a un frasco de vidrio de ½ galón de tamaño y llene con agua. Revuelva suavemente y colóquelo en el refrigerador por al menos 4 horas.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
En un tazón mediano, mezcle la compota de manzana, la leche en polvo, el agua, los huevos y el aceite. Añada la harina, azúcar, canela y polvo de hornear. Revuelva hasta que la mezcla solo tenga grumos pequeños. Coloque una sartén grande a fuego medio-alto. Rocíe una sartén con aceite en aerosol antiadherente. Vierta 1/2 taza de la mezcla en la sartén. Cuando se formen burbujas en la parte superior de la masa voltee elpanqueque. Cocine el otro lado durante aproximadamente 1 minuto o hasta que esté dorado. ¡Un desayuno favorito de otoño para toda la familia!
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Pele y corte finamente ¼ de piña. Cuanto más delgada sea la piña, más se infundirá el sabor. Agregue a un frasco de vidrio de ½ galón con 1012 hojas de menta fresca, y rellene con agua. Revuela suavemente y colóquelo en el refrigerador por al menos 4 horas.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
