Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, site preferences, and tracking user behavior.

On the Chrome menu, select Settings > Show advanced settings, and then under Privacy, select Content settings. In the Content settings dialog box, under Cookies, make sure Allow local data to be set (recommended) is selected.

You can manage cookie permissions, control how much site data is shared, and adjust Edge privacy settings anytime. This article explains how to temporarily allow cookies, manage tracking preferences, and remove stored site data in Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft Edge also stores cookies, small files that are put on your device as you browse the web. Many websites use cookies to store info about your preferences and settings, like saving the items in your shopping cart so you don't have to add them each time you visit.

Balanced is selected as the default In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services. Select Tracking prevention and make sure it is turned On. Select the level of tracking prevention that’s right for you. See also Learn about tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge

Select Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services . Select Clear browsing data, then select Choose what to clear next to Clear browsing data now.

Choose how much information you want to share with Microsoft by changing your privacy settings. To do this, select Start , then open Settings , and select Privacy & security .

Windows provides the following privacy settings to give you control over your privacy. Windows generates a unique advertising ID for each user on a device, which app developers and advertising networks can then use for their own purposes, including providing more relevant advertising in apps.

You can modify your interests and control ad settings from the Microsoft privacy dashboard. Here you can choose whether Microsoft advertisements are personalized to your Microsoft account across all devices.

In the top right corner of the browser, select Settings and more . If you don’t see the options you need, select Settings from there. You can change settings like your browser home page or search engine, clear browsing history and cookies, or sync your info across devices.