A "cookie" is a piece of data that a web browser creates when you visit a website. This data is information about how and when you use a site. It’s placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet (“online device”) in the form of a small text file.
There are two types of cookies used by Tangerine:
1. Session cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you leave the site. Session cookies allow the website to recognize you as you navigate between pages during a single browser session and allow you to use the website most efficiently.
2. Persistent cookies
In contrast to session cookies, persistent cookies are stored on your online device between browsing sessions until expiry or deletion. They therefore enable the website to "recognize" you on your return, remember your preferences, and personalize services to you. This type of cookie is also used as part of how we authenticate you to help protect your banking from unauthorized individuals.