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What is the rmuid cookie?

Rakuten Advertising (LinkShare) user identifier used for cross-site tracking and affiliate attribution. It is set by Rakuten Advertising and classified as "Marketing". Requires consent.

At a glance

Provider Rakuten Advertising
Category Marketing
Consent required? Yes
Typical domain .linksynergy.com

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the rmuid cookie?

Yes. rmuid 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 rmuid cookie do?

Rakuten Advertising (LinkShare) user identifier used for cross-site tracking and affiliate attribution.

Who sets the rmuid cookie?

The rmuid cookie is associated with Rakuten Advertising and is classified as marketing.