This section describes some special cookies: persistent cookies, temporary cookies, first-party cookies, and third-party cookies.
A persistent cookie is one stored as a file on your computer, and it remains
there when you close Internet Explorer. The cookie can be read by the Web site
that created it when you visit that site again.
A temporary or session cookie is stored only for your current browsing session, and
is deleted from your computer when you close Internet Explorer.
A first-party cookie either originates on or is sent to the Web site you are
currently viewing. These cookies are commonly used to store information, such as
your preferences when visiting that site.
A third-party cookie either originates on or is sent to a Web site different
from the one you are currently viewing. Third-party Web sites usually provide
some content on the Web site you are viewing. For example, many sites use advertising
from third-party Web sites and those third-party Web sites may use cookies.
A common use for this type of cookie is to track your Web page use for advertising
or other marketing purposes. Third-party cookies can either be persistent or
temporary.
