At a glance
| Provider | Usercentrics |
|---|---|
| Category | Strictly necessary |
| Consent required? | No |
| Typical domain | Varies (first-party) |
Do you need consent for ucString?
No. ucString 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.
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How FewCookies handles this cookie
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the ucString cookie?
No. ucString 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 ucString cookie do?
Stores the consent string generated by Usercentrics CMP v3 for vendors and purposes.
Who sets the ucString cookie?
The ucString cookie is associated with Usercentrics and is classified as strictly necessary.