How long does the woocommerce_cart_hash cookie last?

woocommerce_cart_hash usually lasts until the browser closes. The exact lifetime depends on the site's settings and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the woocommerce_cart_hash cookie?

woocommerce_cart_hash is set by WooCommerce. It is in the Essential category.

How do I block or delete the woocommerce_cart_hash cookie?

Visitors can delete woocommerce_cart_hash in their browser's cookie settings, although the website may not work properly without it. A consent banner lists it under Essential, which is always active, so it is not blocked.

Essential

woocommerce_cart_hash cookie

Q: Does the woocommerce_cart_hash cookie need consent?

Usually not. woocommerce_cart_hash is in the Essential category, and strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under the ePrivacy Directive and PECR. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.

Set by WooCommerce.

What it does

Stores cart contents hash.

Cookie name: woocommerce_cart_hash
Category: Essential
Provider: WooCommerce
Duration: session
Data source: Kukie.io

Consent

Usually not needed

woocommerce_cart_hash is in the Essential category. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, as long as the cookie is really needed for the service the visitor asked for. It still belongs in your cookie policy.

GDPR and ePrivacy (EU): Exempt from prior consent under the strictly necessary exemption (Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive), as long as woocommerce_cart_hash is really needed for the service the visitor asked for. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.
UK GDPR and PECR: Exempt from consent under PECR Regulation 6(4) when strictly necessary. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.
CCPA and CPRA (California): No opt-out is needed for a strictly necessary cookie, but woocommerce_cart_hash must be disclosed in your privacy policy.

Managing woocommerce_cart_hash with a consent banner

A consent banner lists woocommerce_cart_hash in its cookie table under Essential, the category that is always active. Because it is strictly necessary, it works without an opt-in, and listing it keeps your cookie policy accurate. Kukie.io's cookie scanner finds it when it scans your website.

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