A cookie is a small data file that collects digital footprints about users when they go online.

Cookies are stored on the user's computer, tablet or smartphone when they visit your website. Cookies can then collect information about which pages the user visits, which articles the user reads and what the user buys. There are also other similar technologies that collect information about users in a similar way.

Websites can use cookies and similar technologies for many different purposes. For example, to ensure that website functions work, to optimize the design and quality of a website, to provide targeted and relevant content on a website or to target ads for commercial purposes.

If you have a website, you need to use technology wisely and - not least - comply with the cookie rules.