What EXACTLY does iCloud backup/sync to their server.!?!.

HI all..
hoping someone could help me out.
i have read many an article regarding what iCloud backs up/syncs to their server.
i Know it syncs Safari bookmarks/open tabs/reading lists to their server..
and ios8 is introducing Safari history sync too..
however does iCloud also sync your cookies & cache to their server as well??
cheers

Hello Leeeeeeeeee1892,
there is no official post mentioning that, but I would be surprised if Apple would sync cookies between devices.
Best regards,
David

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