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.