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description: How cookies are used at GitLab
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# Why do we use cookies?
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- Deliver relevant interest-based advertising.
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## Who sets Cookies on GitLab?
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## How do I manage mobile advertising IDs?
On mobile devices, advertising IDs provided by the platform may be collected and used similar to cookie IDs. You may use the controls on iOS and Android operating systems that allow you to limit tracking and/or reset the advertising IDs.
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