Functional

"_GRECAPTCHA" Cookie

Google reCAPTCHA · Google LLC

Description

Google reCAPTCHA sets a necessary cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis.

Details

Cookie Name: _GRECAPTCHA
Category: Functional
Service: Google reCAPTCHA
Vendor: Google LLC
Duration: 179 days
Popularity: 8.6% of scanned websites
Data Source: Open cookie db

Consent Requirement

This cookie is classified as functional. Under GDPR and similar regulations, explicit consent is recommended before setting this cookie.

Consent Requirements by Regulation

GDPR & ePrivacy (EU)

Consent is recommended before setting _GRECAPTCHA. Functional cookies are only exempt when strictly necessary for a feature the visitor explicitly requested, such as remembering a language choice they just made.

UK GDPR & PECR

Same position as the EU rules: obtain consent unless the cookie qualifies for the strictly necessary exemption.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

Disclose _GRECAPTCHA in your privacy policy. If the stored data is shared with third parties, opt-out requests, including the Global Privacy Control signal, must be honoured.

Managing _GRECAPTCHA with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform keeps _GRECAPTCHA blocked until the visitor opts in to the functional category. Kukie.io's scanner detects it automatically, categorises it, and the banner's auto-blocking holds back the script that sets it until consent is given - visitors who decline never receive it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the _GRECAPTCHA cookie require consent?

Usually yes. _GRECAPTCHA is a functional cookie, and unless it is strictly necessary for a feature the visitor explicitly requested, you should obtain consent before setting it.

How long does the _GRECAPTCHA cookie last?

_GRECAPTCHA typically persists for 179 days. The exact lifetime can vary with the site's configuration and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the _GRECAPTCHA cookie?

_GRECAPTCHA is set by Google reCAPTCHA (vendor: Google LLC). It is categorised as functional.

How common is the _GRECAPTCHA cookie?

_GRECAPTCHA appears on about 8.6% of the websites scanned by Kukie.io, based on real scan data.

How do I block or delete the _GRECAPTCHA cookie?

Visitors can delete _GRECAPTCHA at any time through their browser's cookie settings. Site owners can keep it blocked until consent with a consent management platform: Kukie.io's auto-blocking holds functional cookies back until the visitor opts in.