At a glance
| Provider | AddThis (Oracle) |
|---|---|
| Category | Marketing |
| Consent required? | Yes |
| Typical domain | .addthis.com |
Do you need consent for ouid?
Yes. ouid 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.
This is general guidance, not legal advice — always verify with a lawyer.
How FewCookies handles this cookie
FewCookies recognises ouid from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Marketing". 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 ouid cookie?
Yes. ouid 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 ouid cookie do?
An AddThis user identifier used to recognize the visitor across sites and sync advertising data.
Who sets the ouid cookie?
The ouid cookie is associated with AddThis (Oracle) and is classified as marketing.