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Cookie glossary · Analytics

What is the __cq_* cookie?

Commerce Quotient data cookies used for shopping activity analytics in Salesforce Commerce Cloud. It is set by Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) and classified as "Analytics". Requires consent.

At a glance

Provider Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware)
Category Analytics
Consent required? Yes
Typical domain Varies (first-party)

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the __cq_* cookie?

Yes. __cq_* is a "Analytics" cookie, so it is not strictly necessary. Under the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and Romania's Law 506/2004, you must obtain the visitor's explicit consent before setting it.

What does the __cq_* cookie do?

Commerce Quotient data cookies used for shopping activity analytics in Salesforce Commerce Cloud.

Who sets the __cq_* cookie?

The __cq_* cookie is associated with Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) and is classified as analytics.