At a glance
| Provider | Optimizely |
|---|---|
| Category | Analytics |
| Consent required? | Yes |
| Typical domain | Varies (first-party) |
Do you need consent for optimizelyDomainTestCookie?
Yes. optimizelyDomainTestCookie is a "Analytics" 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 optimizelyDomainTestCookie from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Analytics". 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 optimizelyDomainTestCookie cookie?
Yes. optimizelyDomainTestCookie is a "Analytics" 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 optimizelyDomainTestCookie cookie do?
Temporary cookie used by Optimizely to check whether cookies can be set on the top-level domain.
Who sets the optimizelyDomainTestCookie cookie?
The optimizelyDomainTestCookie cookie is associated with Optimizely and is classified as analytics.