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Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the dw_* cookie?

Family of Salesforce Commerce Cloud cookies used for session management, cart persistence, and storefront operation. It is set by Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

Provider Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware)
Category Strictly necessary
Consent required? No
Typical domain Varies (first-party)

How FewCookies handles this cookie

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the dw_* cookie?

No. dw_* 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 dw_* cookie do?

Family of Salesforce Commerce Cloud cookies used for session management, cart persistence, and storefront operation.

Who sets the dw_* cookie?

The dw_* cookie is associated with Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) and is classified as strictly necessary.