What the _pm_id cookie does
The _pk_id cookie stores a unique, anonymous identifier for each visitor to recognize them and track their activity for analytics purposes.
Who sets it
Consent category: analytics
Analytics cookies measure how a site is used, in aggregate: pages seen, sessions, where visitors came from. Under the GDPR they need consent before they are set, and Google Consent Mode can model what is lost when visitors decline.
| Name | _pm_id |
|---|---|
| Category | Analytics |
| Set by | piwik matomo |
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