At a glance
| Provider | Ping Identity |
|---|---|
| Category | Strictly necessary |
| Consent required? | No |
| Typical domain | Varies (first-party) |
Do you need consent for PF.PERSISTENT?
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.
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How FewCookies handles this cookie
FewCookies recognises PF.PERSISTENT from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Strictly necessary". The free check tells you whether this cookie is detected on your site and whether your banner handles it correctly — an instant, surface-level check, no account needed.
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.