Where Is Persistent Cookie Used?

Persistent Cookies are stored on a user's device to help remember information, settings, preferences, or sign-on credentials that a user has previously saved. This helps create a convenient and faster website experience. These cookies have an expiration date issued to it by the webserver.

Where is a persistent cookie stored?

A persistent cookie is stored in a file on your computer's hard disk. It remains there after you close your Web browser. A persistent cookie will be picked up by the browser and included in HTTP requests for the Web server, where the cookie came from.

Where are cookies used?

Cookies are most commonly used to track website activity. When you visit some sites, the server gives you a cookie that acts as your identification card. Upon each return visit to that site, your browser passes that cookie back to the server.