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What is the pi_opt_in* cookie?

Pardot cookie that stores the visitor's tracking consent choice to honor the Do Not Track preference. It is set by Salesforce Pardot and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

Provider Salesforce Pardot
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 pi_opt_in* cookie?

No. pi_opt_in* 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 pi_opt_in* cookie do?

Pardot cookie that stores the visitor's tracking consent choice to honor the Do Not Track preference.

Who sets the pi_opt_in* cookie?

The pi_opt_in* cookie is associated with Salesforce Pardot and is classified as strictly necessary.