FewCookies

Cookie glossary · Strictly necessary

What is the session cookie?

Generic session cookie used to maintain authentication state. It is set by Generic and classified as "Strictly necessary". No consent required.

At a glance

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

How FewCookies handles this cookie

FewCookies recognises session from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Strictly necessary". 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.

Check your site for free →

Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the session cookie?

No. session 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 session cookie do?

Generic session cookie used to maintain authentication state.

Who sets the session cookie?

The session cookie is associated with Generic and is classified as strictly necessary.