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Privacy Overhaul: Google Chrome starts blocking cookies; advertisers set to take the hit

The 'Tracking Protection' feature, a new feature in the company's Chrome browser, turns off internet cookies for 30 million users, disabling the mechanism used by companies for personalized ads and monitoring browsing behavior.

Google to test new feature limiting advertisers' use of browser tracking cookies

Advertisers have said the loss of cookies in the world’s most popular browser will limit their ability to collect information for personalizing ads and make them dependent on Google’s user databases.

Google adds a 'reject all' button for cookies in Europe

The move came after Google was fined €150 million by France's data protection agency

Third-party Cookies: What are they and what is Google going to do to them?

Google has pledged its alliance to a more privacy friendly web for users.

COVID-19 lockdown boosts demand for healthy cookies, says Unibic India CEO

The company sells 25 variants including cookies, snack bars and crackers and plans to add two to three more variants by the end of December this year.

Britannia Q4 net seen up 30%; volume, price hike may aid revenue

Gross margin is likely to flat due to rising input costs especially in sugar and flour prices. Robust advertising spends may also slightly mitigate expansion. Cost saving measures, however will continue to aid margins.

Twitter begins cookie-based ad targeting

Twitter Inc said Wednesday it would begin showing individually targeted ads using cookies, an effective online tracking technology that has also fueled concerns about internet privacy.

Facebook tests 'View Tags' cookie ad-tracking feature

Facebook is using a new feature called 'View Tags' that drops cookies to help advertisers track who saw what ad.

Google to support the do-not-track button

After being accused for allegedly tracking Safari and Internet Explorer browsers, Google has now announced ...

After tracking Safari, Google is now accused of violating IE privacy

While Google is dealing with the accusation of violating privacy by tracking Safari, Microsoft comes forward ...

Modern Etiquette: Diet Etiquette for the Holidays

Dining with others really is not about the food. It's about the people - and the relationships - around the table. That's true whether the table is bearing celery sticks or a 7-course dinner. Sharing sustenance is a gesture of companionship and generosity.