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The table below explains the cookies that we use and why:
Cookie
Name
Purpose
Cookie Preference
.AspNet.Consent
This cookie is used to remember your preference for accepting the use of cookies
Antiforgery Cookie
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery
This cookie is used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
Authentication Cookie
.AspNetCore.Cookies
This cookie is used to authenticate the user. It contains a unique identifier for the user.
Notification Cookie
.AspNetCore.Mvc.Cookie TempDataProvider
This cookie is used to show validation messages, toast messages, and flash messages.
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