At a glance
| Provider | Yandex Metrica |
|---|---|
| Category | Analytics |
| Consent required? | Yes |
| Typical domain | .yandex.ru |
Do you need consent for ymex?
Yes. ymex is a "Analytics" 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the ymex cookie?
Yes. ymex is a "Analytics" 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 ymex cookie do?
Yandex Metrica cookie storing auxiliary user-ID data and expiry timing for other Yandex cookies.
Who sets the ymex cookie?
The ymex cookie is associated with Yandex Metrica and is classified as analytics.