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Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the Drupal.visitor cookie?

Stores visitor preferences on Drupal sites. It is set by Drupal and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

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

How FewCookies handles this cookie

FewCookies recognises Drupal.visitor 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 Drupal.visitor cookie?

No. Drupal.visitor 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 Drupal.visitor cookie do?

Stores visitor preferences on Drupal sites.

Who sets the Drupal.visitor cookie?

The Drupal.visitor cookie is associated with Drupal and is classified as strictly necessary.