Cookies
Small files stored on your device by websites to remember your preferences, login details, and browsing habits. Some cookies track your activity across multiple sites.
In plain English
Small files stored on your device by websites to remember your preferences, login details, and browsing habits. Some cookies track your activity across multiple sites.
Why it matters
Cookies can keep useful logins working but also build detailed profiles of what a child looks at. The ICO requires UK websites to ask for consent for non-essential cookies. Reviewing browser settings together is a simple way to teach children about online tracking.
This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-17