Web cookies (also called HTTP cookies, browser cookies, or simply cookies) are small pieces of data that websites store on your device (computer, phone, etc.) through your web browser. They are used to remember information about you and your interactions with the site.
Purpose of Cookies:
Session Management:
Keeping you logged in
Remembering items in a shopping cart
Saving language or theme preferences
Personalization:
Tailoring content or ads based on your previous activity
Tracking & Analytics:
Monitoring browsing behavior for analytics or marketing purposes
Types of Cookies:
Session Cookies:
Temporary; deleted when you close your browser
Used for things like keeping you logged in during a single session
Persistent Cookies:
Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
Used for remembering login credentials, settings, etc.
First-Party Cookies:
Set by the website you're visiting directly
Third-Party Cookies:
Set by other domains (usually advertisers) embedded in the website
Commonly used for tracking across multiple sites
Authentication cookies are a special type of web cookie used to identify and verify a user after they log in to a website or web application.
What They Do:
Once you log in to a site, the server creates an authentication cookie and sends it to your browser. This cookie:
Proves to the website that you're logged in
Prevents you from having to log in again on every page you visit
Can persist across sessions if you select "Remember me"
What's Inside an Authentication Cookie?
Typically, it contains:
A unique session ID (not your actual password)
Optional metadata (e.g., expiration time, security flags)
Analytics cookies are cookies used to collect data about how visitors interact with a website. Their primary purpose is to help website owners understand and improve user experience by analyzing things like:
How users navigate the site
Which pages are most/least visited
How long users stay on each page
What device, browser, or location the user is from
What They Track:
Some examples of data analytics cookies may collect:
Page views and time spent on pages
Click paths (how users move from page to page)
Bounce rate (users who leave without interacting)
User demographics (location, language, device)
Referring websites (how users arrived at the site)
Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
1. Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Choose your preferred option:
Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
2. Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose Strict to block most cookies or Custom to manually choose which cookies to block.
3. Safari
Open Safari and click Safari in the top-left corner of the screen.
Go to Preferences > Privacy.
Check Block all cookies to stop all cookies, or select options to block third-party cookies.
4. Microsoft Edge
Open Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
Select your cookie settings from there, including blocking all cookies or blocking third-party cookies.
5. On Mobile (iOS/Android)
For Safari on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies.
For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Be Aware:
Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.
The mission of the UConn 4-H State Council is to educate and enhance 4-H in Connecticut. We achieve this by doing Statewide leadership activities, civic engagement, and facilitating programs that occur at the Club, County, and State levels. Interested in joining the UConn 4-H State Council? Be on the lookout for the application which is done through the UConn 4-H Recognition form, this form can be found by visiting the UConn 4-H Forms page.
Hi everyone! My name is Rylee J. and I am your President for the 2025-2026 UConn 4-H State Council! This is my third year serving on the Council. I have been a member of Tolland County 4-H for 12 years now. My main projects are camelids, small engines, leadership, and community service. 4-H has been one of the biggest parts of my life for as long as I can remember. It has taught me so many important life skills that I hope I can share with other 4-Hers.
Erin, State Vice President - Litchfield County
Hi everyone! My name is Erin B. and I am representing Litchfield County as your 2025-2026 UConn 4-H State Council Vice President! This is my 8th year in 4-H. My main project areas are textile arts, leadership, and citizenship. 4-H has been an influential part of my life and I can not wait to share that with others!
Adelise, State Secretary - Windham County
Hello everyone! My name is Adelise Y. I will be representing Windham Tolland County as the 2025-2026 UConn 4-H Teen council’s secretary .This is my tenth year in 4-H,and my projects are community service, leadership, dairy, and working steer! I am super excited to see what our team's leadership can bring to 4-H this year!
Caeli, State Treasurer - Hartford County
Hi everyone! My name is Caeli S. and I will be serving as the UConn 4-H State Council Treasurer this year! This is my first year on the council, and my eighth year as a member of Hartford County 4-H. I have shown chickens, rabbits, and sheep. I can't wait to see what our council will accomplish together!
