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| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
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| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
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| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
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| _clsk | Connects multiple page views by a user into a single Microsoft Clarity session. | 24 hours |
| CLID | Identifies the first-time Microsoft Clarity saw this user on any site using Clarity. | 1 year |
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