Cookies are tiny data files stored on a user’s device that help apps remember information like logins, settings, or user behavior, enabling a smoother and more personalised experience.
Personalised Experiences: Remember user preferences for a tailored interface
Improved UX: Supports auto-login, language settings, and seamless browsing
Better Analytics: Allows tracking of user behavior to enhance app features
Targeted Marketing: Enables remarketing and segmentation in ad campaigns
Compliance-Friendly: Helps meet privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA when managed correctly
Discussing session management or login persistence
Planning in-app personalisation or user tracking
Reviewing your privacy policy or cookie consent requirements
Integrating with third-party analytics or marketing platforms
Designing onboarding flows that benefit from remembered preferences
In the project, cookies were used to manage user sessions and remember preferences between visits. The integration followed GDPR guidelines, improving both usability and user trust.
Cookies do more than power ads. They're your silent UX partner—remembering, adapting, and serving users better. Just don’t forget: with great data comes great responsibility.
Session Cookies: Temporary memory for single visits.
Persistent Cookies: Stored long-term for saved preferences.
Consent Rate: % of users opting into cookie usage.
First vs. Third-Party Cookies: Who sets and controls the data.
Cookie Lifespan: Duration before automatic expiry.
Cookiebot: Manages consent and compliance banners
Google Tag Manager: Controls tags and cookies for analytics and marketing
Cloudflare: Handles cookies as part of performance and security settings
With third-party cookies on the decline, apps will lean on first-party data and server-side tracking. Expect consent-first designs, AI-driven consent recommendations, and real-time user preference adjustments.
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Book a discovery call with EB Pearls and we’ll help you set up a cookie strategy that balances UX and compliance.