At a glance
| Provider | JW Player |
|---|---|
| Category | Functional |
| Consent required? | Yes |
| Typical domain | Varies (first-party) |
Do you need consent for jwplayer.qualityLabel?
Yes. jwplayer.qualityLabel is a "Functional" cookie, so it is not strictly necessary. Under the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and Romania's Law 506/2004, you must obtain the visitor's explicit consent before setting it.
This is general guidance, not legal advice — always verify with a lawyer.
How FewCookies handles this cookie
FewCookies recognises jwplayer.qualityLabel from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Functional". 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the jwplayer.qualityLabel cookie?
Yes. jwplayer.qualityLabel is a "Functional" cookie, so it is not strictly necessary. Under the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and Romania's Law 506/2004, you must obtain the visitor's explicit consent before setting it.
What does the jwplayer.qualityLabel cookie do?
Stores the preferred video quality in JW Player.
Who sets the jwplayer.qualityLabel cookie?
The jwplayer.qualityLabel cookie is associated with JW Player and is classified as functional.