What is the difference between persistent cookies and session cookies?
Think of session cookies like temporary notes scribbled on a whiteboard while you browse the Internet. Session cookies remember things like items in your shopping cart or your login details only during that specific browsing session. As soon as you close the browser, that whiteboard is wiped clean. Session cookies disappear as soon as the browser is closed, and this makes them more privacy-friendly and secure but also limits their usefulness.
Persistent cookies, on the other hand, are more permanent. They stay on your device even after you close your browser, and remember your preferences across different sessions. This is why you might be automatically logged in to a website you visited before, or see ads based on your past browsing habits. While this can be convenient, it also raises privacy concerns as they can track you across multiple websites.
In a nutshell, if privacy matters most, then use session cookies. If you need convenience and personalization, then use persistent cookies, but be mindful of your settings. Use a Consent Management Platform to manage cookie consent across websites. Secure Privacy CMP (http://secureprivacy.ai) is a Google-certified CMP that is designed for ease of use, requiring minimal technical expertise to implement and manage.