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What is the ad-privacy cookie?

Amazon Advertising cookie that stores ad privacy preferences. It is set by Amazon and classified as "Marketing". Requires consent.

At a glance

Provider Amazon
Category Marketing
Consent required? Yes
Typical domain .amazon-adsystem.com

How FewCookies handles this cookie

FewCookies recognises ad-privacy from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Marketing". 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the ad-privacy cookie?

Yes. ad-privacy is a "Marketing" 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 ad-privacy cookie do?

Amazon Advertising cookie that stores ad privacy preferences.

Who sets the ad-privacy cookie?

The ad-privacy cookie is associated with Amazon and is classified as marketing.