Flash cookies

The use of “cookie” technology, which is basically a small data file that is stored in the cache on your computer when you visit many sites, is nothing new. They are used to recognize you when you return to a site, remember what your preferences, reading and/or shopping habits are, and to otherwise make your experience at the web site more enjoyable. Use of these “harmless” cookies is generally accepted. But new technologies that have emerged and, appear to be emerging, are renewing the debate. The new technology ignores user privacy settings and are difficult to detect and delete.
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