Business Catalyst Cookies - Quick reference

created by Daniel Gundi on Aug 26, 2012 5:05 PM, last modified by Daniel Gundi on Nov 21, 2012 10:01 PM
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    This document outlines all cookies used on Business Catalyst sites. Last updated 27/8/2012

     

    The cookies used can be categorized as follows:

     

    • Required - These cookies are necessary for site functionality and cannot be disabled
    • Performance and tracking - These cookies can be disabled

     

    See Allow site visistors to disable cookies.

     

     

    Required cookies

    PathSecureExpires (UTC)NameSample ContentPurpose
          CaseRetrieve.aspx.vb
          CatalogueRetrieve.aspx.vb
          CustomContentProcess.aspx.vb
          CustomContentRetrieve.aspx.vb
          FavoriteProcess.aspx.vb
          FileRetrieveExternal.aspx.vb
          FormProcess.aspx.vb
          FormProcessv2.aspx.vb
          ForumEditor.aspx.vb
          ForumRetrieve.aspx.vb
          LogOutProcess.aspx.vb
          MemberProcess.aspx.vb
          OrderRetrievev2.aspx.vb
          PaymentProcess.aspx.vb
          PaymentProcessCardia.aspx.vb
           PaymentProcessDIBS.aspx.vb
          PaymentProcessDPS.aspx.vb
          PaymentProcessGoogle.aspx.vb
          PaymentProcessHPay.aspx.vb
          PaymentProcessValitor.aspx.vb
          ProductRetrieve.aspx.vb
          RatingProcess.aspx.vb
          ReferAFriendProcess.aspx.vb
          RSSRetrieve.aspx.vb
          ZoneProcess.aspx.vb    		NoUsually is set to one year, but    in some places the expiration date for this cookie is not set, and it this    case it will last for a duration of a session (30 minutes)VID{0} - siteIDnumber (eg. 4236234)EntityID cookie - identifies    logged in users in SecureZones.
          CampaignProcess.aspx.vb
          LogOutProcess.aspx.vb
          OrderRetrievev2.aspx.vb
          ZoneProcess.aspx.vb    		NoUsually is set to one year, but    in some places the expiration date for this cookie is not set, and it this    case it will last for a duration of a session (30 minutes)VSV{0} - siteIDbgkzg4451y4eeaugwepnddamIt is used in    conjuction with the VID cookie to keep track of logged in entity. It helps to    identify the secure zone where the entity is logged in.
          (It is actualy the ASP.NET_SessionId associated to a logged in entity (VID)    for a secure zone)
          CatalogueRetrieve.aspx.vb
          OrderRetrievev2.aspx.vb    		NoDefault session timeout  (30 minutes)SelectedRateKeyalpha numericIt holds the    selected shipping options for some shipping providers.
          CatalogueRetrieve.aspx.vb
          OrderRetrievev2.aspx.vb    		NoDefault session timeout  (30 minutes)CartID8b95def4-d102-4908-870d-4a414ba79702Keeps track of    current shopping cart
    all pagesNoDefault session timeout  (30 minutes)ASP.NET_SessionIdfgthhi4451y4eeaugsrtyu43eSystem session    cookie
    Ap.aspx.vbNoIt is not seen by the user (it is    set in a page which makes a redirect to another page were it is removed)CHANNEL_AFFILIATE1Used for    affiliate programs.
    FB/Authorize.aspx.vb
          FB/Login.aspx.vb    		NoDefault session timeout  (30 minutes)FBKEYalpha numeric stringUsed for login    into secure zones with Facebook account
    FB/Authorize.aspx.vb
          FB/Login.aspx.vb    		NoDefault session timeout  (30 minutes)FBRURLhttp://www.mysite.com/FB/LinkToContact.aspxUsed for login    into secure zones with Facebook account. Return URL from FB
    FB/LinkToContact.aspx.vbNoDefault session timeout  (30 minutes)AuthProcessUrlhttp://www.mysite.com/ZoneProcess.aspx?ZoneID=..Process FB User    login authorization in our system.
          It is used when the user authenticates with success in Facebook and he is    redirected back to our system.
    FB/LinkToContact.aspx.vbNoDefault session timeout  (30 minutes)SNU0 or 1Flag with specify    if the user will be automaticaly subscribed to a secure zone when it comes    back from FaceBook authentication.
    FB/LinkToContact.aspx.vbNoDefault session timeout  (30 minutes)ZID4236234Holds the zone id    were the user needs to be logged in when it comes backs from FaceBook    authentication.
    FB/LinkToContact.aspx.vbNoDefault session timeout  (30 minutes)PID4231438Holds the page id    of pager were the user needs to be redirected when it comes backs from    FaceBook authentication.

     

    Performance and tracking cookies

    PathSecureExpires (UTC)NameSample ContentPurpose
    CampaignProcess.aspx.vbNoIt is not seen by the user (it is    set in a page which makes a redirect to another page were it is removed)CHANNEL_CAMPAIGN1Used for    analyzing clicks in emails
    OrderRetrievev2.aspx.vb
          ZoneProcess.aspx.vb    		No30 minutesVISID{0} - siteIdd5c520ef-cf07-412e-a56d-d2872e419ff9#www.mysite.com#28.06.2012    12:20:58.381This track visit    session identifier which is used to agregate page usages. It is actualy used    in all front end pages
    OrderRetrievev2.aspx.vb
          ZoneProcess.aspx.vb    		No30 minutesANONID{0} - siteId53f46c5e-f285-4ff9-abad-af1009382bc6Usually is used    in conjuction with VISID cookie for the same purpose
    OrderRetrievev2.aspx.vb
          ZoneProcess.aspx.vb    		No30 minutesANONID_FS{0} -siteId27.06.2012 15:05:51.364ANONID_FS hold    only the creation date of the ANONID cookie.
    all pagesNoN.A.visitorDeviceClassdesktop, tablet, phone, etc.Identifies if the    visitor uses a tablet/iPhone/Desktop to display the dedicated layout of the    site