At a glance
| Provider | Outbrain |
|---|---|
| Category | Marketing |
| Consent required? | Yes |
| Typical domain | .outbrain.com |
Do you need consent for auid?
Yes. auid 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.
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How FewCookies handles this cookie
FewCookies recognises auid 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the auid cookie?
Yes. auid 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 auid cookie do?
Outbrain cookie used for advertising and for tracking visitors across sites.
Who sets the auid cookie?
The auid cookie is associated with Outbrain and is classified as marketing.