What are cookies?

A cookie is a small file stored on the user's device (computer, mobile, tablet, etc.) containing data that can be essential for web browsing. It is a text file containing pieces of information used to recognize the user's device when it connects to a computer network. As soon as the user connects to a website, the server generates a cookie.

This information is associated with a unique ID for each individual, session, and device. When the cookie is exchanged between the browser and the server, the latter reads the ID and understands which information to deliver to that specific user.

Cookies are vital for the functioning of the internet. In general, they facilitate various interactive services and make the navigation and usability of the site more user-friendly, thus providing a better online experience based on user data.

What is cookie consent?

In simple terms, it is the way websites ensure that the processing of their users' personal data complies with the law. Through cookies, the website owner shares information about users' browsing with social media, advertising, and data analysis partners, who can combine it with other information provided to them or collected from their own sources.

Why are cookies necessary?

As an essential component of web browsing, HTTP cookies help developers offer more personalized and appropriate virtual content for users. Cookies allow websites to remember who the visitors are, their login information, loan carts, and more. Cookies do not harm the visitors' devices or their data.

How do cookies help users navigate loan platforms?

Cookies enable the platform to remember users' preferences and logins. If the user disables cookies in the browser while browsing, the platform may have difficulty identifying the user, resulting in disconnection.