Cookie Explanation

Cookies are small text files that websites save on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet] while you visit them. They serve various purposes, ranging from facilitating navigation to collecting information about the user.

1. PHPSESSID

What it is: This is a session cookie created by web applications based on PHP.

Function: PHPSESSID is used to uniquely identify a user's session on the server. When you visit a site, the server assigns each session a unique ID (the cookie's value]. This ID allows the server to remember the user's state, such as login or shopping cart items, while navigating through the site's pages.

Duration: It is a temporary cookie that is automatically deleted when you close the browser.

Type of cookie: Technical and session.

2. _ga

What it is: This is a cookie set by Google Analytics.

Function: _ga is used to distinguish unique users by assigning them a unique (anonymous] ID and to track user behavior on the website (e.g., which pages they visit, how long they stay on each page, etc.]. The data collected helps site managers better understand how the site is used and improve the user experience.

Duration: It has a duration of 2 years.

Type of cookie: Profiling and third-party (as it is managed by Google].

3. LANGUAGE_CURRENT_KEY

What it is: This is a cookie that stores the language selected by the user.

Function: LANGUAGE_CURRENT_KEY saves the user's language preference. This allows the site to display content in the preferre

Duration: It has a duration of 24 hours.

Type of cookie: Technical and functional.

4. _ga_EJMSCCCYBH

What it is: This is another cookie associated with Google Analytics, specifically related to the Google Analytics 4 (GA4] functionality.

Function: This cookie is part of GA4's new tracking structure, which uses separate IDs to track user sessions. _ga_EJMSCCCYBH is used to track the user's current session and collect analytical data in more detail than the _ga cookie.

Duration: This cookie has a duration of about 2 years, but it may be updated each time the user returns to the site.

Type of cookie: Profiling and third-party.