True or False: Cookies are files left on your hard drive that store personal information you have entered on websites.

Cookies are indeed files that are left on your hard drive by web browsers that store information about your online activities, including personal information entered on websites. When you visit a website, it can create cookies that help enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, login details, and other customized settings. These files serve fundamental roles in enabling functionality such as keeping you logged in to your accounts, tracking your shopping cart contents, and personalizing content.

While cookies can store personal information, they do not specifically have to be about personal data; they can also track user behavior and preferences for targeted advertising or analytical purposes. This general understanding supports why the statement is true, as cookies fundamentally exist to facilitate the interaction between a user and web applications by retaining relevant information.