What is a .BINARYCOOKIES file?
A .BINARYCOOKIES file is a type of file used by the Safari web browser on both computers and mobile devices, as well as by iOS apps that have a built-in web browser. This file stores what are known as persistent cookies. Persistent cookies help the web browser remember details about the user, such as login information, preferences, and other settings. This makes websites load faster because the browser doesn't have to ask for this information every time you visit.
The .BINARYCOOKIES file contains various types of web browsing data, including user preferences for menus and themes, the language you've selected, and any bookmarks or favorite websites you've saved. It also includes expiration dates for each cookie, which tell the browser when to delete them.
On iOS devices, each application with an embedded web browser will have its own separate .BINARYCOOKIES file. This means that the cookies used by one app are stored independently from those used by another app or by Safari itself.
To open a .BINARYCOOKIES file, you can use a program called BinaryCookieReader, which is available for both desktop computers and iOS devices. Additionally, since these files are associated with Safari, they are automatically managed by the Safari browser on devices where it is installed. This includes both Apple computers and iOS devices like iPhones and iPads.
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