Cookies
At Iothyai, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies on our website and your choices regarding cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies?
- Setting Cookies: When a user visits a website, the server sends a response that includes one or more cookies, which are stored by the user’s browser. Cookies are set using the Set-Cookie HTTP header.
- Sending Cookies: With each subsequent request to the same website, the browser sends back the stored cookies to the server, using the Cookie HTTP header. This allows the server to recognize and identify the user.
- Usage: Websites use cookies for various purposes, such as session management, personalization, tracking user behavior, and analytics.
Privacy and Security Considerations
- Privacy Concerns: Cookies can be used to track user activity across websites, raising privacy concerns. Regulations like GDPR and CCPA require websites to obtain user consent before setting certain types of cookies.
- Security Risks: Cookies can be vulnerable to attacks such as session hijacking and cross-site scripting if not implemented securely. Proper encryption, secure transmission, and strict access controls are essential for protecting cookies.