Short answer
Cookies are used to remember sessions, settings and sometimes tracking between page views or websites.
Necessary cookies
Many services need cookies for logins, shopping carts and security features. Without them, the website may not work correctly.
Tracking cookies
Cookies can also be used for analytics, advertising and profiling. That is why serious websites explain which cookies are used and why.
First-party and third-party
First-party cookies are set by the website you visit. Third-party cookies are set by external services and have often been used for advertising across websites.
Common questions
Does VisaIP use cookies?
VisaIP does not use cookies for tracking or analytics.
Does private browsing remove cookies?
Private mode normally does not keep cookies after the window is closed, but cookies can still be used during the session.