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What is a cookie?
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Cookies are enabled by default in the Yandex app.
A cookie is a small piece of data that's sent by the web server and stored on your device. Cookies contain information about you. For example, your login and password, location, language settings, and products in your online store basket.
Why cookies are useful
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You don't have to re-enter your username and password on a site that requires authorization.
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If you left an online store without placing an order, the goods in your basket are saved for when you return to the store.
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If you specify your city when you first visit a weather forecast site, it won't ask you for your location again.
In web analytics tools (such as Yandex Metrica), cookies are used to track user activity on the internet.
Why cookies pose a risk to privacy
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If someone uses your device, and your logins and passwords are saved in cookies, they can access your accounts.
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If a hacker intercepts your cookies, they'll gain access to your personal data. They can be used to show intrusive ads.
Delete cookies
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If you delete all cookies, you automatically log out of your accounts on most websites.
You can delete all cookies to protect your privacy or free up some space on your device.
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On the home screen, tap
(profile picture) → App settings. -
Tap Clear data.
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Select Website data.
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Deselect all the other options (if you only want to delete cookies).
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Tap Clear data.
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Confirm deletion.
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On the home screen, tap
(profile picture) → App settings. -
Go to the Privacy section.
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Click Clear.
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In the window that opens, tap Clear to confirm the action.