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First-Party Cookies

Cookies set directly by the website domain that the user is currently visiting.

First-party cookies are set by the website’s own domain and are generally used to improve user experience. Common uses include remembering login sessions, storing language preferences, keeping items in a shopping cart, and maintaining other site-specific settings. Because they are set by the site the user intentionally visits, they are considered less invasive than third-party cookies.

Despite being less controversial, first-party cookies are not exempt from privacy regulations. Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, only strictly necessary first-party cookies (those essential for basic website functionality like session management or security) can be set without consent. Analytics cookies, personalization cookies, and any first-party cookies used for tracking or profiling still require user consent. Website operators must audit their first-party cookies to properly categorize and disclose them.

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How Pryvii Helps

Pryvii's cookie checker identifies and categorizes all first-party cookies on your website, distinguishing between necessary cookies that can be set without consent and those requiring explicit user permission.

Related Terms

Third-Party CookiesCookies set by domains other than the website the user is currently visiting, typically used for cross-site tracking and advertising.Cookie CategoriesClassification groups that organize cookies by their purpose, such as necessary, analytics, marketing, and functional.Session CookiesTemporary cookies that are automatically deleted when the user closes their web browser.Persistent CookiesCookies that remain stored on a user’s device after the browser is closed, with a defined expiration date.
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