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What is the s_cc Cookie?

Set by Adobe Analytics (Adobe Inc.). Expires after Session.

Purpose

Set by Adobe Analytics (AppMeasurement) to determine whether cookies are enabled in the visitor's browser.

Although it only tests cookie support, it is part of the Adobe Analytics deployment and so requires analytics consent.

Cookie Details

Cookie Names_cc
ServiceAdobe Analytics
ProviderAdobe Inc.
CategoryAnalytics
DurationSession
Consent RequiredYes — requires explicit opt-in

Category: Analytics

Analytics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Consent is required under GDPR.

GDPR Requirements

Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, the s_cc 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

  1. Block it by default — configure your Consent Management Platform (CMP) or tag manager to prevent Adobe Analytics from loading until the user accepts analytics cookies.
  2. Include it in your consent categories — map it to the "Analytics" category in your CMP configuration.
  3. List it in your cookie policy — document the cookie name, purpose, provider (Adobe Inc.), and expiry (Session).
  4. Sign a DPA — ensure you have a Data Processing Agreement with Adobe Inc. covering their use of data collected via this cookie.
  5. Verify it works — in an incognito browser, reject cookies and confirm s_cc is not set.

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