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Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the glt_* cookie?

Stores the Gigya/SAP CDC login session token, suffixed with the site's API key. It is set by SAP Customer Data Cloud (Gigya) and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

Provider SAP Customer Data Cloud (Gigya)
Category Strictly necessary
Consent required? No
Typical domain Varies (first-party)

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the glt_* cookie?

No. glt_* 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 glt_* cookie do?

Stores the Gigya/SAP CDC login session token, suffixed with the site's API key.

Who sets the glt_* cookie?

The glt_* cookie is associated with SAP Customer Data Cloud (Gigya) and is classified as strictly necessary.