They can make online transactions extremely convenient, as you dont have to enter in your information every time you visit a site.

Instead, logging into your favorite websites is quick and easy.

Cookies record your personally identifiable information so they can help auto-fill forms on browsers.

This information may include your name, address, account login credentials, and more.

If you prefer to protect your privacy when it comes to cookies, you may want to delete them.

But keep in mind, if you choose this method you will lose the convenience of stored passwords and other data.

You can also clear your cache, which is where your computer stores previously viewed websites so they can be loaded faster on future visits.

Look for the menu icon (three bars) located at the top right corner.

On older Android devices youll have to press the hardware menu key and then tap More.

Learn how a VPN can help hide your IP address and search history.

Whether for privacy reasons or general computer maintenance and clean up, most browsers make clearing your cookies a fairly easy task.

Norton Secure VPN not only encrypts the data being sent to and from your computer, but it also blocks ad trackers by intercepting cookies and removing your personally identifiable information.

NortonLifeLock offerings may not cover or protect against every type of crime, fraud, or threat we write about.

Remember that no one can prevent all identity theft or cybercrime, and that LifeLock does not monitor all transactions at all businesses.

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