What is the cookie_preferences cookie?

At a glance

Do you need consent for cookie_preferences?

Yes. cookie_preferences is a "Functional" 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 cookie_preferences from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Functional". 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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• access_token — Strictly necessary
• accessibility — Functional
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• auth_token — Strictly necessary
• compare_items — Functional
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• country_code — Functional
• csrf_token — Strictly necessary
• currency — Functional
• dark_mode — Functional

Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the cookie_preferences cookie?

Yes. cookie_preferences is a "Functional" 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 cookie_preferences cookie do?

Stores the user's detailed cookie preferences.

Who sets the cookie_preferences cookie?

The cookie_preferences cookie is associated with Generic and is classified as functional.