Based on location:

• First party cookies – Their operation is limited to the website domain you are browsing. These cookies are considered more secure.
• Third party cookies – They are installed by means of a script from another domain. Thus, the users can be tracked across domains. They are commonly used to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising channels.

Based on operation time:

• Session cookies – They are automatically deleted from the browser once it is closed.
• Persistent cookies – They remain in operation even after the web browser has been closed, and are only deleted after a period of time (depending on your browser and the cookie settings). You can also delete them manually.

Based on purpose:

• Necessary – Necessary cookies help to make the website usable by enabling basic functions such as site navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
• Analytical – Analytical cookies help website operators understand how the website is used by the visitors to optimize the website and offer the visitors a better web experience. E.g. Google Analytics, SmartLook, etc.
• Marketing – Marketing cookies are used to keep track of the visitor’s activity across websites in order to only show them such advertisements that are relevant and useful for the specific user. All data are collected and used anonymously and cannot be linked to a specific person. E.g. Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, etc.
• Unclassified – They do not belong to any category or are in the process of being categorized.