FunctionalConsent required
What is the remember_web_* Cookie?
Set by Laravel (Laravel (Illuminate)). Expires after 30 days.
Purpose
Stores an encrypted token to remember a logged-in user across sessions when 'Remember Me' is selected at login.
Only set when the user explicitly checks 'Remember Me'. Although it provides a functional benefit, it persists user tracking and requires consent.
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | remember_web_* |
| Service | Laravel |
| Provider | Laravel (Illuminate) |
| Category | Functional |
| Duration | 30 days |
| Consent Required | Yes — requires explicit opt-in |
Category: Functional
Functional cookies enhance the website's functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers. Consent is required under GDPR.
GDPR Requirements
Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, the remember_web_* cookie requires explicit user consent before it can be set. This means:
- The cookie must not be set when a user first visits your site — not even for a fraction of a second
- A consent banner must be displayed, and the user must actively accept analytics/marketing cookies
- If the user rejects or ignores the banner, this cookie must remain blocked
- The cookie must be listed in your cookie policy with its name, purpose, and retention period
- Users must be able to withdraw consent at any time, which must also remove or invalidate this cookie
How to Handle This Cookie
- Block it by default — configure your Consent Management Platform (CMP) or tag manager to prevent Laravel from loading until the user accepts functional cookies.
- Include it in your consent categories — map it to the "Functional" category in your CMP configuration.
- List it in your cookie policy — document the cookie name, purpose, provider (Laravel (Illuminate)), and expiry (30 days).
- Sign a DPA — ensure you have a Data Processing Agreement with Laravel (Illuminate) covering their use of data collected via this cookie.
- Verify it works — in an incognito browser, reject cookies and confirm
remember_web_*is not set.
Other Laravel Cookies
| Cookie | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| laravel_session | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Strictly Necessary | Session |
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