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Cookie Exceptions not followed in Private Browsing

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MacSmith
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I created exceptions to sites that I wanted preferences/log in information recognized, however on one particular site the preferences have to be re-set every visit. Shouldn't they be retained as an exception?

I created exceptions to sites that I wanted preferences/log in information recognized, however on one particular site the preferences have to be re-set every visit. Shouldn't they be retained as an exception?

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guigs
guigs
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This may depend on the cookie, however all cookies are not saved at the end of the private browsing session.

cor-el
cor-el
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Do you keep other exceptions?

It shouldn't make a difference for the cookie exceptions whether you are in PB mode. Did you make the exception for the top level domain?

  • click the "Site Identity Button" (globe/padlock) on the location/address bar
  • click the arrow to expand the security message
  • click "More Information" to open "Tools > Page Info"
  • click "Permissions" to inspect and modify permissions
  • click "Security" to inspect and modify cookies and passwords in a standalone window