When on a website one is frequently asked if it's OK to accept their 'cookies'. Opinions may vary on an answer, but if you do accept them, should they periodically be cleared from your device? Here's a couple of articles with opinions on this.
Jim Hamm
Should you delete cookies? 6 reasons you probably should clear cookies (norton.com)
How the cookie crumbles
Cache and tracking cookies? Get ‘em out of here. They’re (admittedly helpful) little files that store info in your browser so you don’t have to log in every single time, and the stuff you add to your cart on shopping sites stays there for next time.
But they also weigh down your browser and should be cleared periodically as part of your tech privacy maintenance. Since many of you use Chrome, I’ve included steps for that browser below.
🍪 Use Safari, Edge or Firefox? Get the steps here — scroll to No. 5.
On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, click the three stacked dots.
Click More Tools > Clear Browsing Data …
At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All Time.
Best sure to check the boxes next to “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files.”
Click Clear data. Voila!
By the way, your phone is full of cookies, too — here’s how to clear those out.