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What does Ublock Origin do with cookies? (fedia.io)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have been using Firefox with Ublock Origin as my main browser for a long while. Usually when I get a privacy prompt, I reject cookies, or maybe some sites that are more difficult take me a to a panel that wants me to switch off loads of individual trackers.

How does Ublock handle the cookies? Obviously some are required for site functionality, such as being logged in here, but if I accept cookies (or can't reject them) then presumably they are still accepted? Or does it accept the essential ones and delete third-party trackers?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

uBlock doesn't block cookies directly but it can be setup to block the domains associated with cookies. Adding the EasyList Cookie will accomplish this. It will prevent websites from setting cookies when you visit them. As far as essential cookies go, I'd assume the Easylist blocks cookies which won't affect the websites function.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

There is Easylist Ads (currently enabled) and EasyList/uBO – Cookie Notices (disabled) should I enable this?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That'll make it so you're not bothered by banners anymore, so I'd say yes. I activate everything listed and then import others filters from filterlists.com. Here's a link which will let you add the Easylist Cookie Lists: https://filterlists.com/lists/easylist-cookie-list

I'd recommended adding EFF's Cookie Block List, which you can find here: https://filterlists.com/lists/eff-cookie-blocklist

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I'm going to take this one away, create a new FF profile and configure. That way I can compare results with my original profile.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

That allows it to block those annoying cookie banners without you clicking accept.

I use a different plugin that lets me set my own preferences about how sites should use cookies, and then it strips those banners and applies MY settings.

The thing about those cookie banners is that if you choose to reject all cookies, then no cookie is set to tell the site that you reject all cookies, so the banner will be back on your next visit.