What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small piece of information that is sent to your computer or other device (such as a mobile phone) when you browse the respective website and is stored in your browser. A cookie is sent to your computer or other device to save data so that the company responsible for setting it can recover and update it.
Do all cookies have the same function?
No, there are different types of cookies and different ways of using them. Cookie files can be classified according to their purpose, storage time and location on the website.
How to change cookie settings?
You can accept cookies or reject certain cookies at any time by changing your browser settings.
If you want cookies not to be saved on your computer or other device, you can choose to receive a notification before saving any cookie in your browser settings. You can also configure your browser so that it immediately rejects all or some cookies, deletes cookies that have already been saved on your computer or other device. Please note that in this case you will need to select settings separately for each browser and device you use.
Each browser has its own way of setting parameters. If necessary, use the help function of the browser to select the correct settings.
Description of cookie files used on the website of Panevėžys County Gabrielė Petkevičaitė-Bitė Public Library
| Cookie name | Description | Expiry date | Data used |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | „Google Analytics“: collects data about how visitors use the website. Cookies collect data in anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where the visitors came from, what pages they visited. | 2 years | Unique ID number |
| _gid | „Google Analytics“: collects data about how visitors use the website. Cookies collect data in anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where the visitors came from, what pages they visited. | 24 hours | Unique ID number |
| gat_gtag_UA{kodas} | „Google Analytics“ – is used to limit the number of requests. | 1 minute | Unique ID number |
| TawkConnectionTime | „TawkTo“ chat controller cookie. | Disappears after closing the browser | Number |
| twk_idm_key | „TawkTo“ chat controller cookie. | Disappears after closing the browser | Unique ID number |
| wp-wpml_current_language | Saves the current language. | Disappears after closing the browser | Language code |
| pavb_consent_accept | Acceptance of cookie policy. | 1 year | A line of text |