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Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the consentDate cookie?

Records the date the user gave their consent via Sourcepoint. It is set by Sourcepoint and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

Provider Sourcepoint
Category Strictly necessary
Consent required? No
Typical domain Varies (first-party)

How FewCookies handles this cookie

FewCookies recognises consentDate 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the consentDate cookie?

No. consentDate 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 consentDate cookie do?

Records the date the user gave their consent via Sourcepoint.

Who sets the consentDate cookie?

The consentDate cookie is associated with Sourcepoint and is classified as strictly necessary.