Analytics

"lss_bundle_viewer" Cookie

Description

Stores consent when a user agrees to view a Smartlinks link

Details

Cookie Name: lss_bundle_viewer
Category: Analytics
Service: LinkedIn
Duration: 1 month
Data Source: Open cookie db

Consent Requirement

This cookie is classified as analytics. Under GDPR, CCPA, and most privacy regulations, user consent is required before setting this cookie.

Consent Requirements by Regulation

GDPR & ePrivacy (EU)

Prior consent is required before setting lss_bundle_viewer. Analytics cookies are not covered by the strictly necessary exemption; only a few regulators (for example France's CNIL) allow a narrow exemption for first-party audience measurement under strict conditions.

UK GDPR & PECR

Consent is required before setting lss_bundle_viewer. The ICO treats analytics cookies as non-essential.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

Disclose lss_bundle_viewer in your privacy policy and honour opt-out requests, including the Global Privacy Control signal, if the analytics data is shared or sold.

Managing lss_bundle_viewer with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform keeps lss_bundle_viewer blocked until the visitor opts in to the analytics 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 lss_bundle_viewer cookie require consent?

Yes. lss_bundle_viewer is an analytics cookie: under GDPR and the ePrivacy rules it may only be set after the visitor opts in, and CCPA requires disclosure plus an opt-out.

How long does the lss_bundle_viewer cookie last?

lss_bundle_viewer typically persists for 1 month. The exact lifetime can vary with the site's configuration and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the lss_bundle_viewer cookie?

lss_bundle_viewer is set by LinkedIn. It is categorised as analytics.

How do I block or delete the lss_bundle_viewer cookie?

Visitors can delete lss_bundle_viewer 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 analytics cookies back until the visitor opts in.