How Google uses cookies

This page explains the purposes for which Google uses cookies and similar technologies. It also explains how Google and its partners use cookies in advertising .

Cookies are small pieces of text that a website sends to your browser when you browse a website. They allow the website to store your browsing information, so that you can apply the same settings the next time you browse the same website, and provide you with more practical services. Similar technologies can also be used for the above purposes, including identifying applications or devices through unique IDs, pixel advertising codes, and local storage space. The cookies and similar technologies mentioned on this page can be used for the following purposes.

To learn how Google protects your privacy when using cookies and other information, please see our Privacy Policy .

Purposes for which Google uses cookies and similar technologies

Google may store some or all cookies or similar technologies on your browser, application or device for the purposes listed below. To manage how cookies are used (including to refuse cookies for certain purposes), you can go to g.co/privacytools . You can also manage cookies in your browser (although browsers on mobile devices may not support viewing cookies). In addition, you may be able to manage some of the technologies listed below in your device settings or application settings.