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Set by Imperva (Incapsula) (Imperva, Inc.). Expires after Session.

Strictly necessary — it can load freely

Cookies essential to the service are exempt from consent under ePrivacy Art. 5(3) — but nlbi_* must still be disclosed in your cookie policy.

Purpose

Load-balancing cookie that keeps the visitor on the same origin server.

Cookie details

Cookie name
nlbi_*
Service
Imperva (Incapsula)
Provider
Imperva, Inc.
Category
Strictly Necessary
Duration
Session
Consent
Not required

GDPR requirements

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.

For nlbi_* to be compliant, it must be:

  • May be set as soon as the visitor arrives — no consent needed
  • Still disclosed in your cookie policy, with what it does and why it is necessary
  • Not shown as a toggle in your consent banner

How to handle it

  1. 1
    Let it load freely

    No consent gate is needed for this cookie.

  2. 2
    Disclose it

    List it in your cookie policy as strictly necessary for Imperva (Incapsula).

  3. 3
    Keep it out of the toggles

    Strictly necessary cookies shouldn't be switchable in your consent UI.

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