Understanding Yandex Cookie Usage

Apr 1, 2025

Yandex Cookie Policy Lecture Notes

Introduction to Cookies

  • Technical Cookies: Used to ensure the site/app functions properly.
    • Essential for website browsing functions such as authorization and navigation.
    • Used by default as they are crucial for service functionality.

Optional Cookies

  • Marketing, Analytics, and Other Cookies:
    • Not essential but improve Yandex services.
    • Help improve user experience and ad relevancy.
    • Functions:
      • Remember preference settings
      • Anonymously analyze website traffic
      • Display relevant ads
      • Restore web page sessions
      • Remember preferred regions
      • Save personal preferences

Cookie Policy

User Options

  • Allow selected cookies: Users can choose specific cookies to allow.
  • Allow essential cookies: Only essential cookies will be enabled.

This lecture provides a comprehensive understanding of how Yandex uses cookies to enhance functionality and user experience.