At a glance
| Provider | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|
| Category | Strictly necessary |
| Consent required? | No |
| Typical domain | Varies (first-party) |
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the ARRAffinity cookie?
No. ARRAffinity 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 ARRAffinity cookie do?
Azure App Service affinity cookie for routing requests to the same instance.
Who sets the ARRAffinity cookie?
The ARRAffinity cookie is associated with Microsoft Azure and is classified as strictly necessary.