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Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the cookie_consent cookie?

Records the user's cookie consent choice so the site can honour the expressed preference. It is set by Generic / first-party and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

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

How FewCookies handles this cookie

FewCookies recognises cookie_consent 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 cookie_consent cookie?

No. cookie_consent 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 cookie_consent cookie do?

Records the user's cookie consent choice so the site can honour the expressed preference.

Who sets the cookie_consent cookie?

The cookie_consent cookie is associated with Generic / first-party and is classified as strictly necessary.