Persistent Cookies

• Allows websites to remember user’s log in details, email addresses and so on, permitting faster log in
• Cookies stored on a user’s hard drive until the expiry date is reached or they are cleared by the user
• Used to track browsing habits, website history to allow targeted advertising
• Stores user preferences and used in online transactions. Allows social networking sites to recognise preferences and history.
• Allows different languages to be used automatically when a user logs in