At a glance
| Provider | Google Cloud |
|---|---|
| Category | Strictly necessary |
| Consent required? | No |
| Typical domain | Varies (first-party) |
Do you need consent for GCLB?
No. GCLB 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.
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How FewCookies handles this cookie
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the GCLB cookie?
No. GCLB 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 GCLB cookie do?
Google Cloud Load Balancer session-affinity cookie that keeps the visitor's requests on the same backend instance.
Who sets the GCLB cookie?
The GCLB cookie is associated with Google Cloud and is classified as strictly necessary.