What is the cookieyes-consent Cookie?
Set by CookieYes (CookieYes Limited). Expires after 1 year.
Purpose
Remembers the consent preferences a visitor selected in the CookieYes banner, including which categories were enabled and whether consent was given.
Strictly necessary consent-storage cookie that records choices rather than tracking the user.
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | cookieyes-consent |
| Service | CookieYes |
| Provider | CookieYes Limited |
| Category | Strictly Necessary |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Consent Required | No — strictly necessary |
Category: Strictly Necessary
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set only in response to actions made by you — such as logging in or filling forms. No consent is required.
GDPR Requirements
The cookieyes-consent cookie is strictly necessary and does not require user consent under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. It may be set when the user first visits your site.
However, you must still disclose this cookie in your cookie policy, explaining what it does and why it is necessary.
How to Handle This Cookie
- It can load freely — no need to block CookieYes behind a consent gate for this specific cookie.
- Disclose it — list it in your cookie policy explaining it is strictly necessary for cookieyes functionality.
- Don't add a checkbox for it — strictly necessary cookies should not be listed as toggleable in your consent UI.
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