A cookie is a small text file that a website places on a user’s computer (or smartphone, tablet or other connected device) to store information about the user’s activity. Practically all companies with high-traffic websites use cookies to track visitors’ online experience, whether it’s return visits. The items in their shopping cart, their search preferences, etc. For example, if your audience clicks on your affiliate link to visit the Momcozy website, a cookie is placed on their computer or device. That cookie is used to remember the link or ad that the audience clicked on. Even if the audience leaves the affiliate’s site, but doesn’t make a purchase until a later date – even 30 days later, the affiliate is still able to get credit for the purchase made and thus receive a commission.