Cookies information
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Cookies on this site
| Name | Description | Duration |
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| Necessary | ||
| ak_bmsc | Used to differentiate between human users and bots, providing security against automated attacks. |
A few seconds
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| ARRAffinity | Used by Azure to keep track of connection between clients and the server. | 12 Months |
| ARRAffinitySameSite | Used for load balancing by Azure | Session |
| bm_sv | Used to differentiate between human users and bots, providing security against automated attacks. | Session |
| incap_ses_* |
Used for linking HTTP requests to a certain session and maintain it
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| JSESSIONID | Used to recognize different users during their interactions with the website. | Session |
| nlbi_XXXXXXX | Used by Incapsula for Load balancing | Session |
| OptanonAlertBoxClosed | Used to toggle cookie preference display on and off depending on the existing consent choice | 1 year |
| OptanonConsent | Used to record the cookie choices that the user has made | 1 year |
| pwc_int_usr | Used by PwC to distinguish internal users from external visitors to the Websites. It is set when a person is accessing the website from within the PwC network (VPN or office). | 3months |
| pwc_uuid | Used to store internal PwC user id | 1 year |
| visid_incap_XXXXXX |
Used to identify clients that have already visited CDN
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| Analytical/Performance | ||
| ___utmvxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | Used by Google analytics in creating segmentation for analytics | 2 years |
| __Secure-1PAPISID | Used to deliver ads relevant to user interests and track user activity across websites. | 2 years |
| _ce.cch | Used to check if cookies can be added | 1 second |
| _ce.clock_data | Used for accounting for the difference in time from the server's and the browser. | 1 day |
| _ce.clock_event | Used in conjunction with _ce.clock_data to prevent repeated requests to API. | 6 months |
| _ce.gtld | Used to identify the top level domain. | 1 second |
| _ce.s | Used for session tracking. | Session |
| _ga | Used to distinguish users and gather information on website usage. | 2 years |
| _ga_BQXT8G9E8R | Used for identifying users and tracking website behavior for analysis. | 2 years |
| _ga_JH7B9XJX8D | Used in user identification and monitoring of website interactions. | 2 years |
| _ga_xxxxxxxxxx |
Used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the Service
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| _gat | Used to throttle the request rate and limiting data collection whe traffic is high. | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Used for improving ad efficiency on websites. | 3 months |
| _gclxxxx |
Used to track conversion by Google
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| _gid | Used to distinguish users and track their interactions on websites. | 24 hours |
| _pf_id.d17f | Used to store information on user visits for Pathfactory journey tracking | 2 years |
| _pf_ses.d17f | Used to store active/new session information on user visit by Pathfactory | 30 mins |
| aam_uuid |
Used to assign a unique ID when a user visits a website.
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| AEC | Used for tracking and personalization | 6 months |
| AMCV_ |
Used to track users across their domains and services.
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| AMCV_6E281E28623307580A495F87%40AdobeOrg | Used to store visitor-level variables that tracks user interactions and behavior. | 2 years |
| AMCVS_ |
Used to identify visitor
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| AMCVS_6E281E28623307580A495F87%40AdobeOrg | Used to store session-level variables for tracking visiting time. | Session |
| at_check |
Used by Adobe Target to check if cookies are enabled/supported on the browser
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| cebs | Used to track the current user session internally. | Session |
| cebsp_ | Used for determining display of surveys | Session |
| check | Used to collect anonymous visitor information on site usage for Adobe Analytics | 2 years |
| demdex | Used to store user segments and deliver personalized advertisements. | 180 Days |
| dextp | Used by Adobe Audience Manager to determine the type of data synchronization taking place between various systems. | 180 days |
| dpm | Used for managing user consent preferences related to data sharing and personalized advertising. | 1 year |
| ev_sync_dd | Used by Adobe Audience Manager to synchronize user data across different systems and platforms. | 180 days |
| everest_g_v2 | Used by the Adobe Advertising Cloud to collect user data and deliver tailored ads. | 2 years |
| everest_session_v2 |
Used for tracking and analysis of user sessions
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| gpv | Used to store a Google Analytics client ID, enabling the tracking of user interactions and website usage. | 2 years |
| kndctr_6E281E28623307580A495F87_AdobeOrg_identity | Used for site usage tracking and analysis | 1 year |
| mbox | Used by Adobe Target to deliver personalized content and experiences to users based on their interactions and preferences. | 2 weeks |
| mboxEdgeCluster | Used for storing session edge server information for Adobe Target | 30 mins |
| RT | Used to measure performance and time of user session by CDN. | 6 days |
| s_cc | Used to determine whether cookies are enabled in the user's browser for more accurate data collection. | Session |
| s_ev3 | Used to identify page category | Session |
| s_fid |
Used to identify users as a fallback measure.
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| s_nr | Used to store the time of the user's last visit to a website. It helps track user engagement and behavior over time. | 30 days |
| s_nr30 |
Adobe Analytics site tracking.
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| s_nr365 | Used to track user engagement by storing the time of the user's last visit to a website | 1 year |
| s_ppv | Used to track the number of pages viewed per visit to a website. It helps measure user engagement and website navigation. | Session |
| s_ppvl | Used to track the number of visits to a website, helping to analyze user engagement and behavior over time. | session |
| s_prevPageName |
Used to store the previous browsed page.
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| s_sq | Used to store information about the user's interactions with the website, such as clicking on links. It helps analyze user behavior for optimization. | Session |
| s_vi | Used to storing the visitor ID for Adobe analytics | 2 years |
| TEST_AMCV_COOKIE_WRITE |
Used to determine if the user has accepted the cookie consent
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| tuuid | Used to identify unique visitors and track their website interactions for analytics purposes. | 2 years |
| tuuid_lu | Used in conjunction with the tuuid cookie to track user interactions and behavior across websites. | 2 years |
| vid | Used to deliver custom content via Adobe Tag Manger | 2 years |
| Marketing & Social Media | ||
| __Secure-1PSID | Used to improve advertising targeting and track user interactions with ads. | 2 years |
| __Secure-1PSIDCC | Used to manage user authentication and session information, and to delivering ads based on user preferences and monitoring ad-related interactions. | 1 year |
| __Secure-1PSIDTS | Used in delivering targeted advertisements and monitoring user actions for ad personalization. | 1 year |
| __Secure-3PAPISID | Used to support personalized ad delivery and tracks user activity to enhance ad relevance. | 2 years |
| __Secure-3PSID | Used for personalized ad targeting and tracking user engagement with ads. | 2 years |
| __Secure-3PSIDCC | Used for managing ad settings and ensures the delivery of tailored ads to users. | 1 year |
| __Secure-3PSIDTS | Used to deliver ads based on user preferences and monitor ad-related interactions. | 2 years |
| _fbp | Used to deliver targeted advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns on websites. | 3 months |
| 1P_JAR | Used to collect ad statistics such as conversion. | 1 month |
| A3 | Used to track user interactions and behavior for delivering personalized experiences and content recommendations. | 1 year |
| AnalyticsSyncHistory | Used to store information about synced data from different devices. | 30 days |
| APISID | Used to store user preferences and serving personalized ads based on browsing behavior. | 2 years |
| ar_debug | Used for debugging purposes in the Adobe Experience Cloud and contains information about debugging sessions. | Sesson |
| bcookie | Used for browser identification and tracking user behavior for analytics. | 2 years |
| bscookie |
Used by the social networking service, LinkedIn, for tracking the use of embedded services.
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| CMID |
used to collect information on user behavior, for targeted advertising.
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| CMPRO |
used for anonymous user tracking, and for targeted advertising.
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| CMPS |
used for anonymous user tracking based on user's website visits, for displaying targeted ads.
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| CONSENT |
Used for checking users' cookie preference
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| GPS | Used for delivering location-based content. | 19 minutes |
| guest_id |
Used for authentication by Twitter
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| guest_id_ads |
Used for serving advertisements when logged out by Twitter
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| guest_id_marketing |
Used for serving advertisements when logged out by Twitter
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| HSID | Used to store preferences and other information, such as user authentication data, for improving user experience. | 2 years |
| IDE | Used for serving personalized ads based on user behavior across websites. | 1 year |
| IDSYNC | Used for data synchronization to provide personalize experiences across platforms | 1 year |
| igodigitalst_xxxxxxxxx |
used for storing session identifier
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| igodigitalstdomain |
used to store website identifier
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| igodigitaltc2 |
used to store unique ID for user
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| li_gc | Used to store cookie consent | 6 months |
| li_sugr | Used for tracking user interactions and deliver relevant advertisement content. | 3 months |
| lidc | Used for routing and tracking user actions across LinkedIn services. | 1 day |
| ln_or | Used to store user preferences and login information for personalized content delivery. | 1 year |
| muc_ads | used by websites to collect data about user interactions and behavior for personalized advertising. | 2 years |
| NID | Used to store preferences and personalize ads on Google services. | 6 months |
| personalization_id |
Used for tracking and targeting.
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| PREF | Used to store user preferences and settings, such as preferred language and video playback settings | 8 months |
| pxrc | Used to store information about user interactions and behaviors for targeted advertising and content personalization. | 1 year |
| rlas3 | Used for ad targeting and tracking user interactions with ads across websites. | 2 years |
| SAPISID | Used by Google to store user preferences and serve personalized ads based on browsing behavior. | 2 years |
| SID | Used by Google for user authentication, session management, and to store user preferences. | 2 years |
| SIDCC | Used for security purposes to protect user data from unauthorized access. | 3 months |
| SSID | Used to store user preferences and authentication information. | 2 years |
| test_cookie |
Used to check if cookies can be set by DoubleClick/Google
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| tv_UIDM |
Used by Telaria to service relevant content and advertisement
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| tvid |
Used by Telaria to service relevant content and advertisement
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| UserMatchHistory | Used to sync ID with ads. | 30 days |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Used to estimate user bandwidth and deliver optimal video quality. | 6 months |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | Used to store metadata related to user privacy preferences and consent settings for managing user data protection and privacy compliance | 6 months |
| YSC | Used for tracking user video interactions and collect statistics about user actions on embedded videos. | Session |
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