Why Do Bad Tracking Cookies Keep Coming Back?
Adware tracking cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your computer when you visit certain websites. These files then send information about your online activities to their parent companies. Tracking cookies can be difficult to get rid of, but there are steps you can take to solve the problem.
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Antivirus Software
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Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. Most of the newer antivirus programs come with anti-spyware options that you can activate. If you don't have antivirus software, buy it.
Security Settings
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In your Web browser's "Tools" section, select the "Options" or "Security" menu. Under the privacy tab, you can choose to turn off third-party cookies (cookies from websites other than the one you are visiting) or select to reject all cookies.
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Free Software
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Most companies that offer free software via downloading make revenue by allowing advertisers to buy space, into which they embed tracking cookies in the download. Avoid downloading free software, or read user agreements beforehand to look for evidence that the software has tracking cookies. This would usually be related to language about sharing your information to third parties or advertisers.
Adware Programs
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If you don't have robust and up-to-date antivirus software, or if your antivirus software doesn't come with adware removal, there are plenty of free adware and spyware removal programs such as Adaware and Super Anti-Spyware. Running these programs once a week will remove spyware and tracking cookies, and the upgraded versions usually come with preventive software.
Avoid Certain Websites
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Websites that have heavy music, video and other free downloads are notorious for using spyware and tracking cookies. Also, for what it's worth many sites that ask you for personal information have a box you have to select if you want to keep your information private; look for those boxes and check them.
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