Does the _GRECAPTCHA cookie need consent?

Usually yes. _GRECAPTCHA 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 _GRECAPTCHA cookie last?

_GRECAPTCHA usually lasts 179 days. The exact lifetime depends on the site's settings and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the _GRECAPTCHA cookie?

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

How do I block or delete the _GRECAPTCHA cookie?

Visitors can delete _GRECAPTCHA 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

_GRECAPTCHA cookie

Set by Google reCAPTCHA.

What it does

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

Cookie name: _GRECAPTCHA
Category: Functional
Provider: Google reCAPTCHA
Vendor: Google LLC
Duration: 179 days
Data source: Open Cookie Database (opens in a new tab)

Consent

Usually needed

_GRECAPTCHA 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 _GRECAPTCHA, 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 _GRECAPTCHA 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 _GRECAPTCHA with a consent banner

A consent banner can keep the script that sets _GRECAPTCHA waiting until the visitor accepts functional cookies. Kukie.io's cookie scanner finds _GRECAPTCHA 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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