Necessary

"ai_session" Cookie

Microsoft Application Insights · Microsoft Corporation

Description

Preserves users states across page requests.

Details

Cookie Name: ai_session
Category: Necessary
Service: Microsoft Application Insights
Vendor: Microsoft Corporation
Popularity: 0.4% of scanned websites
Data Source: Cookie is

Consent Requirement

This cookie is classified as necessary and typically does not require consent. It is essential for basic website functionality.

Consent Requirements by Regulation

GDPR & ePrivacy (EU)

Exempt from prior consent under the strictly necessary exemption (ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3)), provided ai_session is genuinely required for the service the visitor requested. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.

UK GDPR & PECR

Exempt from consent under PECR Regulation 6(4) when strictly necessary. Disclosure in your cookie policy is still required.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

No opt-out is required for strictly necessary cookies, but ai_session must be disclosed in your privacy policy.

Managing ai_session with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform lists ai_session in the banner's cookie table under the necessary category. Because it is strictly necessary, it stays active without an opt-in, but disclosing it keeps your cookie policy accurate. Kukie.io's scanner detects it automatically and keeps the disclosure up to date as your site changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ai_session cookie require consent?

No. ai_session is classified as strictly necessary, so it can be set without prior consent under GDPR and PECR. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.

Who sets the ai_session cookie?

ai_session is set by Microsoft Application Insights (vendor: Microsoft Corporation). It is categorised as necessary.

How common is the ai_session cookie?

ai_session appears on about 0.4% of the websites scanned by Kukie.io, based on real scan data.

How do I block or delete the ai_session cookie?

Visitors can delete ai_session 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 necessary cookies back until the visitor opts in.