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Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the PF.PERSISTENT cookie?

Persistent version of the PingFederate session cookie that keeps the user authenticated across browser restarts. It is set by Ping Identity and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

Provider Ping Identity
Category Strictly necessary
Consent required? No
Typical domain Varies (first-party)

How FewCookies handles this cookie

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the PF.PERSISTENT cookie?

No. PF.PERSISTENT is a strictly necessary cookie, exempt from consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and Law 506/2004. You may use it without the visitor's prior agreement.

What does the PF.PERSISTENT cookie do?

Persistent version of the PingFederate session cookie that keeps the user authenticated across browser restarts.

Who sets the PF.PERSISTENT cookie?

The PF.PERSISTENT cookie is associated with Ping Identity and is classified as strictly necessary.