What is the sidebar_state cookie?

At a glance

Do you need consent for sidebar_state?

Yes. sidebar_state is a "Functional" 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 sidebar_state from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Functional". 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.

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Other cookies from Generic

• __csrf_token — Strictly necessary
• _csrf — Strictly necessary
• access_token — Strictly necessary
• accessibility — Functional
• anti-csrf-token — Strictly necessary
• auth_token — Strictly necessary
• compare_items — Functional
• cookie_notice_accepted — Strictly necessary
• cookie_preferences — Functional
• country_code — Functional
• csrf_token — Strictly necessary
• currency — Functional

Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent for the sidebar_state cookie?

Yes. sidebar_state is a "Functional" 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 sidebar_state cookie do?

Retains the sidebar state (open/closed) for the user interface.

Who sets the sidebar_state cookie?

The sidebar_state cookie is associated with Generic and is classified as functional.