How to Remove Tracking Cookies Using CCleaner?

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Tracking cookies are small files stored by websites on your computer to track your online activity, serve personalized ads, and collect browsing information. While some cookies are useful for website functionality, tracking cookies can compromise your privacy and slow down your system. CCleaner, a popular system optimization and cleaning tool, makes it easy to remove these cookies and protect your online privacy. This guide explains how to remove tracking cookies using CCleaner on Windows and Mac.

Why You Should Remove Tracking Cookies

Removing tracking cookies has several benefits:

Protects Your Privacy: Prevents websites and advertisers from tracking your online activity
Improves Browser Performance: Reduces clutter that can slow down browsers
Frees Up Disk Space: Temporary cookies can accumulate and occupy unnecessary storage
Prevents Targeted Ads: Stops advertisers from showing personalized ads based on your browsing behavior

CCleaner automates the removal of these cookies, making your online experience safer and cleaner.

Before You Start

To remove tracking cookies with CCleaner, ensure:

CCleaner is installed on your computer
You are using the latest version for optimal browser support
You know which browsers you want to clean (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
Important login information is backed up if you don’t want to lose saved sessions

Step One: Open CCleaner

Launch CCleaner on your computer
Ensure the app is updated to the latest version to support your installed browsers

Step Two: Access the Cleaner Tool

Click on the Custom Clean or Cleaner tab in CCleaner
CCleaner separates cleaning options into two sections: Windows and Applications
Most browsers and apps are listed under Applications

Step Three: Select Browsers and Cookie Options

In the Applications tab, locate your browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
Check options for:
- Cookies – These include all stored cookies, including tracking cookies
- History, cache, and session files – Optional, if you want a full cleanup
If you want to remove only tracking cookies but keep login sessions, use CCleaner’s Manage Cookies feature

Step Four: Use the Manage Cookies Feature

CCleaner allows you to selectively remove cookies while keeping the ones you want:

Click Options in the left sidebar
Select Cookies
The window displays All Cookies Detected and Cookies to Keep
Move important cookies (for websites you trust or log in to regularly) to the Cookies to Keep section
Leave tracking cookies in the All Cookies section
Click Save to apply these preferences

This ensures that CCleaner removes tracking cookies while preserving useful cookies like saved logins.

Step Five: Run the Cleaner

Return to the Cleaner tab
Review selected options to ensure tracking cookies will be removed
Click Run Cleaner
Confirm any prompts
CCleaner will scan and remove tracking cookies, freeing up space and improving privacy

Step Six: Verify Cookie Removal

Open your browser and check saved logins and browsing history
Use browser settings to view stored cookies and confirm that unwanted tracking cookies are removed
Repeat periodically to maintain privacy

Scheduling Automatic Tracking Cookie Removal (Optional)

CCleaner Professional allows you to schedule automatic cleaning:

Go to Options > Scheduling
Enable Run CCleaner on a schedule
Choose Daily, Weekly, or Monthly frequency
Ensure Cookies cleaning is selected in your Cleaner settings
CCleaner will automatically remove tracking cookies according to the schedule

This keeps your system clean without manual effort.

Tips for Effective Tracking Cookie Removal

Exclude important cookies to avoid losing login credentials for frequently visited websites
Use automatic cleaning to regularly remove tracking cookies
Combine with registry and temporary file cleaning for complete system optimization
Update CCleaner regularly to ensure compatibility with the latest browser versions

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Tracking Cookies Not Removed

Ensure your browser was closed during cleaning
Verify the Cookies option is selected in CCleaner
Use the Manage Cookies feature to check that tracking cookies are not marked as “Keep”

Accidentally Deleted Important Cookies

Restore cookies using saved login information
Move critical cookies to Cookies to Keep in CCleaner before running the cleaner again

Benefits of Using CCleaner for Tracking Cookies

Enhanced Privacy: Stops online tracking and targeted ads
Optimized System Performance: Reduces clutter from unnecessary files
Control Over Cookies: Choose which cookies to keep and which to remove
Automated Maintenance: Scheduling ensures your system remains clean consistently

Conclusion

Removing tracking cookies with CCleaner is a simple and effective way to protect your online privacy, improve browser performance, and maintain a clutter-free system. By configuring browser cleaning options, using the Manage Cookies feature, and running the cleaner regularly, you can eliminate unwanted tracking cookies while preserving important data. Scheduling automatic cleaning ensures your computer remains optimized without any manual effort.