What are cookies and why are they important?

Cookies are small text files that a website sends to your web browser. Cookies are frequently used to keep track of how many times a user visits a site and to enhance a visitor’s experience. For instance, some websites use cookies to recognize you when you return and customize your visit. Sprint Points uses cookies to track merchant purchases so you can earn Sprint Points. When cookies are disabled on your computer, your purchases can’t be tracked and Sprint Points will not be earned.