At a glance
| Provider | IAB CCPA (US Privacy) |
|---|---|
| Category | Strictly necessary |
| Consent required? | No |
| Typical domain | Varies (first-party) |
Do you need consent for us_privacy?
No. us_privacy 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.
This is general guidance, not legal advice — always verify with a lawyer.
How FewCookies handles this cookie
FewCookies recognises us_privacy 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the us_privacy cookie?
No. us_privacy 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 us_privacy cookie do?
Contains the US Privacy (CCPA) string used to communicate the user's opt-out status to advertising vendors.
Who sets the us_privacy cookie?
The us_privacy cookie is associated with IAB CCPA (US Privacy) and is classified as strictly necessary.