Does the __Secure-YNID cookie need consent?

Usually yes. __Secure-YNID 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 __Secure-YNID cookie last?

__Secure-YNID usually lasts 180 days. The exact lifetime depends on the site's settings and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the __Secure-YNID cookie?

__Secure-YNID is set by Google, from Google LLC. It is in the Functional category.

How do I block or delete the __Secure-YNID cookie?

Visitors can delete __Secure-YNID 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

__Secure-YNID cookie

Set by Google.

What it does

It's a YouTube cookie used to enhance user experience by storing video player preferences and aiding in secure log-ins and spam detectio

Cookie name: __Secure-YNID
Category: Functional
Provider: Google
Vendor: Google LLC
Duration: 180 days
Data source: Open Cookie Database (opens in a new tab)

Consent

Usually needed

__Secure-YNID 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 __Secure-YNID, 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 __Secure-YNID 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 __Secure-YNID with a consent banner

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