Does the FPGSID cookie need consent?

Usually yes. FPGSID is a functional cookie, and unless it is strictly necessary for a feature the visitor asked for, it needs consent before it is set.

How long does the FPGSID cookie last?

FPGSID usually lasts until the browser closes. The exact lifetime depends on the site's settings and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the FPGSID cookie?

FPGSID is set by Google, from Google LLC. It is in the Functional category.

How do I block or delete the FPGSID cookie?

Visitors can delete FPGSID in their browser's cookie settings. On your own website, a consent banner can keep the script that sets it waiting until the visitor accepts functional cookies. Kukie.io's banner does this for known trackers by default, and for any other script you tag with its category.

Functional

FPGSID cookie

Set by Google.

What it does

This cookie is an essential session and security cookie from Google. Its main purpose is to manage the session of a logged-in user, ensuring they remain logged in while navigating between Google services (like Gmail, Drive, YouTube) and to protect the account against unauthorized requests.

Cookie name: FPGSID
Category: Functional
Provider: Google
Vendor: Google LLC
Duration: Session
Data source: Open Cookie Database (opens in a new tab)

Consent

Usually needed

FPGSID is in the Functional category. Functional cookies usually need the visitor's consent, unless the cookie is strictly necessary for something the visitor asked for, such as remembering a language they just chose.

GDPR and ePrivacy (EU): Consent is needed before setting FPGSID, unless it is strictly necessary for a feature the visitor asked for, such as remembering a language they just chose.
UK GDPR and PECR: The same as in the EU: consent first, unless the cookie qualifies for the strictly necessary exemption.
CCPA and CPRA (California): Disclose FPGSID in your privacy policy. If the data it stores is shared with third parties, honour opt-out requests, including the Global Privacy Control signal.

Managing FPGSID with a consent banner

A consent banner can keep the script that sets FPGSID waiting until the visitor accepts functional cookies. Kukie.io's cookie scanner finds FPGSID and sorts it into a category. The banner holds back known trackers by default, and any other script you tag with its category waits too.

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