Does the recent_history cookie need consent?

Usually yes. recent_history 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 recent_history cookie last?

recent_history usually lasts 90 days. The exact lifetime depends on the site's settings and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the recent_history cookie?

recent_history is set by LinkedIn. It is in the Functional category.

How do I block or delete the recent_history cookie?

Visitors can delete recent_history 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

recent_history cookie

Set by LinkedIn.

What it does

Used to remember URLs visited by the guest to show the pages back where they left off

Cookie name: recent_history
Category: Functional
Provider: LinkedIn
Duration: 90 days
Data source: Open Cookie Database (opens in a new tab)

Consent

Usually needed

recent_history 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 recent_history, 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 recent_history 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 recent_history with a consent banner

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

Learn more about script blocking

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