Phil chats with Ahmed Ibrahim from Edith Cowan University about internet cookies – what they do and the impact of accepting or rejecting them.

Mr Ibrahim explains that cookies help websites remember you and personalise your experience. Essential cookies keep sites running, while non-essential ones (like for ads and analytics) can be declined.

Accepting all cookies enables full features and ad tracking; rejecting them limits tracking but may reduce functionality.

These choices are driven by privacy laws like the EU’s GDPR. You can always update preferences or delete cookies via your browser. Tools like Global Privacy Control (GPC) offer a simpler way to manage your privacy online.