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.
Come join us on Thursday, April 24th 2025 from 2-6 p.m. on Fairfield Way!
Makers from all across the university will come together to showcase their inventions, artwork, crafts, businesses, and more - come and be inspired by UConn's creativity, and bring a friend!
Our 7th Annual Modified Pinewood Derby will also take place from 3pm-4pm. Participants from across campus create a wooden car that includes a basic circuit and 3D Printed component and compete from our grand prize.
Are you a creator, builder, artist, or innovator? Whether you're a hobbyist, student, entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, YOU can be a Maker! We’re looking for passionate individuals and teams to showcase their projects on Fairfield Way. This is your chance to share your work, inspire others, and connect with a community of makers. No project is too big or too small—if you make something, we want to see it! Fill out the application to showcase your work, have a demo, or sell your creations. For any questions, email faata.adam@uconn.edu
The 7th annual modified Pinewood Derby will take place from 3pm-4pm on Thursday April 24th during the Maker Fair. Groups of 2-4 can sign up using the link below, collect their kit from the IZone Makerspace during our open hours, and utilize the equipment to create their car.
Rules: Cars must use the provided block of wood, nails, and plastic wheels. All 4 wheels must touch the ground. Cars must include a 3D Printed component and some type of electrical circuit. Maximum weight of 12oz. Cars must be submitted to the Makerspace by 9pm, Wednesday April 23rd.
Former Maker Specialist Brikenë Grajçevci tabling at Maker Fair
Former Maker Specialist, Stephen Hawes, at the New York Maker Faire (https://stephenhawes.com/).
