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What is the euconsent-v2 cookie?

Stores user consent according to IAB Europe's TCF v2 standard. It is set by IAB Europe and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the euconsent-v2 cookie?

No. euconsent-v2 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 euconsent-v2 cookie do?

Stores user consent according to IAB Europe's TCF v2 standard.

Who sets the euconsent-v2 cookie?

The euconsent-v2 cookie is associated with IAB Europe and is classified as strictly necessary.