Does the AEC cookie need consent?

Usually not. AEC is in the Essential category, and strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under the ePrivacy Directive and PECR. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.

How long does the AEC cookie last?

AEC usually lasts 6 months. The exact lifetime depends on the site's settings and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the AEC cookie?

AEC is set by Google. It is in the Essential category.

How do I block or delete the AEC cookie?

Visitors can delete AEC in their browser's cookie settings, although the website may not work properly without it. A consent banner lists it under Essential, which is always active, so it is not blocked.

Essential

AEC cookie

Set by Google.

What it does

Ensures that requests within a browsing session are made by the user, not by other sites.

Cookie name: AEC
Category: Essential
Provider: Google
Duration: 6 months
Data source: Kukie.io

Consent

Usually not needed

AEC is in the Essential category. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, as long as the cookie is really needed for the service the visitor asked for. It still belongs in your cookie policy.

GDPR and ePrivacy (EU): Exempt from prior consent under the strictly necessary exemption (Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive), as long as AEC is really needed for the service the visitor asked for. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.
UK GDPR and PECR: Exempt from consent under PECR Regulation 6(4) when strictly necessary. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.
CCPA and CPRA (California): No opt-out is needed for a strictly necessary cookie, but AEC must be disclosed in your privacy policy.

Managing AEC with a consent banner

A consent banner lists AEC in its cookie table under Essential, the category that is always active. Because it is strictly necessary, it works without an opt-in, and listing it keeps your cookie policy accurate. Kukie.io's cookie scanner finds it when it scans your website.

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