Functional

"_pinterest_sess" Cookie

Description

session cookie (expires after your session) which collects anonymous data about a user's visit to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the site and which pages have been loaded in order to personalise and improve the Pinterest service.

Details

Cookie Name: _pinterest_sess
Category: Functional
Service: Pinterest
Duration: session
Data Source: Open cookie db

Consent Requirement

This cookie is classified as functional. Under GDPR and similar regulations, explicit consent is recommended before setting this cookie.

Consent Requirements by Regulation

GDPR & ePrivacy (EU)

Consent is recommended before setting _pinterest_sess. Functional cookies are only exempt when strictly necessary for a feature the visitor explicitly requested, such as remembering a language choice they just made.

UK GDPR & PECR

Same position as the EU rules: obtain consent unless the cookie qualifies for the strictly necessary exemption.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

Disclose _pinterest_sess in your privacy policy. If the stored data is shared with third parties, opt-out requests, including the Global Privacy Control signal, must be honoured.

Managing _pinterest_sess with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform keeps _pinterest_sess blocked until the visitor opts in to the functional category. Kukie.io's scanner detects it automatically, categorises it, and the banner's auto-blocking holds back the script that sets it until consent is given - visitors who decline never receive it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the _pinterest_sess cookie require consent?

Usually yes. _pinterest_sess is a functional cookie, and unless it is strictly necessary for a feature the visitor explicitly requested, you should obtain consent before setting it.

How long does the _pinterest_sess cookie last?

_pinterest_sess typically persists for session. The exact lifetime can vary with the site's configuration and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the _pinterest_sess cookie?

_pinterest_sess is set by Pinterest. It is categorised as functional.

How do I block or delete the _pinterest_sess cookie?

Visitors can delete _pinterest_sess at any time through their browser's cookie settings. Site owners can keep it blocked until consent with a consent management platform: Kukie.io's auto-blocking holds functional cookies back until the visitor opts in.