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Cookie glossary · Marketing

What is the mgid cookie?

Identifies the visitor for delivering MGID native content recommendations and ads. It is set by MGID and classified as "Marketing". Requires consent.

At a glance

Provider MGID
Category Marketing
Consent required? Yes
Typical domain .mgid.com

How FewCookies handles this cookie

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the mgid cookie?

Yes. mgid is a "Marketing" 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 mgid cookie do?

Identifies the visitor for delivering MGID native content recommendations and ads.

Who sets the mgid cookie?

The mgid cookie is associated with MGID and is classified as marketing.