Vanilla Cookie Manager - Chrome Extension
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Cookies can be used for authentication, storing your site preferences or anything else that can be saved as text data. Unfortunately they can also be used to track you.
You could turn off cookies completely or just shut off third-party cookies. But that would also keep out useful cookies that many web apps rely upon to work (like Google Mail or Calendar).
With Vanilla you can select which cookies you want to keep on a whitelist. All unwanted cookies are deleted automatically (or manually if you prefer).
If you close your browser often, follow the "recommended usage" on the options page to get rid of unwanted cookies whenever you close Chrome. If you seldom close you browser you should let Vanilla automatically delete unwanted cookies after 30 minutes.
Review on Lifehacker: http://lifehacker.com/5693011/vanilla-whitelists-your-cookies-in-google-chrome
Here's a nice description on My Digital Life: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2010/12/01/vanilla-whitelists-cookies-for-google-chrome
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Risk impact
Vanilla Cookie Manager requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Vanilla Cookie Manager may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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