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Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the _cko* cookie?

Checkout.com cookie used to manage the payment session and prevent fraud. It is set by Checkout.com and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

Provider Checkout.com
Category Strictly necessary
Consent required? No
Typical domain .checkout.com

How FewCookies handles this cookie

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the _cko* cookie?

No. _cko* is a strictly necessary cookie, exempt from consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and Law 506/2004. You may use it without the visitor's prior agreement.

What does the _cko* cookie do?

Checkout.com cookie used to manage the payment session and prevent fraud.

Who sets the _cko* cookie?

The _cko* cookie is associated with Checkout.com and is classified as strictly necessary.