Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 4 - No. 27)
What is the main difference between a 'session cookie' and a 'persistent cookie'?
Session cookies are stored on the server; persistent cookies are stored on the client.
Session cookies expire when the browser is closed; persistent cookies have an expiration date.
Session cookies are used for login; persistent cookies store user preferences.
Session cookies require user consent; persistent cookies do not.
Explanation
Session cookies are deleted when the browser is closed; persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted.
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