Last updated: 2 November 2026. GiveGiftAid uses an essential authentication cookie for connected charities to access their dashboards.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
id_session | Keeps a charity administrator signed in securely. It is HttpOnly, Secure and SameSite=Lax. | Up to 24 hours |
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