At a glance
| Provider | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Category | Strictly necessary |
| Consent required? | No |
| Typical domain | .zoom.us |
Do you need consent for _zm_*?
No. _zm_* 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.
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How FewCookies handles this cookie
FewCookies recognises _zm_* from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Strictly necessary". The free check tells you whether this cookie is detected on your site and whether your banner handles it correctly — an instant, surface-level check, no account needed.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the _zm_* cookie?
No. _zm_* 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 _zm_* cookie do?
Family of Zoom cookies that maintain session state and authentication for embedded Zoom meetings and widgets.
Who sets the _zm_* cookie?
The _zm_* cookie is associated with Zoom and is classified as strictly necessary.