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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to HTTP cookies
01:02 Session vs. Persistent cookies explained
01:28 First-party vs. Third-party cookies
02:05 Security vulnerabilities and protections
02:45 Privacy concerns and zombie cookies
03:21 Benefits of cookies for personalization
04:06 End note
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