Analytics

"mtm_consent" Cookie

Matomo

Description

Cookie is created with no expiry date to forever remember that consent was given by the user.

Details

Cookie Name: mtm_consent
Category: Analytics
Service: Matomo
Duration: forever
Popularity: 0.5% of scanned websites
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 mtm_consent. 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 mtm_consent. The ICO treats analytics cookies as non-essential.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

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

Managing mtm_consent with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform keeps mtm_consent 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 mtm_consent cookie require consent?

Yes. mtm_consent 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 mtm_consent cookie last?

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

Who sets the mtm_consent cookie?

mtm_consent is set by Matomo. It is categorised as analytics.

How common is the mtm_consent cookie?

mtm_consent appears on about 0.5% of the websites scanned by Kukie.io, based on real scan data.

How do I block or delete the mtm_consent cookie?

Visitors can delete mtm_consent 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.