Getting rid of cookies

[Algalli]

I understand that when I visit a web site they will send a cookie to my computer. What I don't understand is this: I go into safari preferences and get rid of several or even all of the 1100 cookies on my computer. Hours later they are all back even though I have only gone to a few web sites that have nothing in common with most of the cookies. How do these cookies find their way back to my computer and How can I keep these unwanted cookies off without shutting off cookies altogether

 

[GGJstudios]

You can go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy and block cookies from third parties and advertisers. Cookies aren't a real problem, are required by many sites for proper function and they can be cleared at any time. If you want to prevent cookies altogether, use Private Browsing.

 

[Algalli]

cookies

I had the block cookies from advertisers and third parties set. It didn't help

 

[GGJstudios]

I had the block cookies from advertisers and third parties set. It didn't help

Why are you concerned? Cookies can't harm your system. Just periodically clear them, if you wish.

 

[Algalli]

I want to understand how they are getting back into my computer after I clear them . I do clear them but then I have to reenter information on some of my favorite web sites. I don't want advertisers tracking my actions.

 

[GGJstudios]

I want to understand how they are getting back into my computer after I clear them . I do clear them but then I have to reenter information on some of my favorite web sites. I don't want advertisers tracking my actions.

Use ad-blockers and leave 3rd party cookies disabled. It won't completely eliminate all cookies, because some websites include content from other sites, but you'll be fine.

 

[LxHunter]

I want to understand how they are getting back into my computer after I clear them . I do clear them but then I have to reenter information on some of my favorite web sites. I don't want advertisers tracking my actions.

Take a look at Cookies from http://www.sweetpproductions.com/
I think i paid 4.99 on sale

 

[David085]

I don't get why some ppl like there cookies disabled it doesn't harm your computer : )

 

[majordude]

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