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What is the NSC_* cookie?

Family of Citrix NetScaler persistence cookies used for load balancing and maintaining session affinity. It is set by Citrix NetScaler and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the NSC_* cookie?

No. NSC_* 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 NSC_* cookie do?

Family of Citrix NetScaler persistence cookies used for load balancing and maintaining session affinity.

Who sets the NSC_* cookie?

The NSC_* cookie is associated with Citrix NetScaler and is classified as strictly necessary.