Necessary

"woocommerce_recently_viewed" Cookie

WooCommerce

Description

Set by WooCommerce to store performed actions on the website

Details

Cookie Name: woocommerce_recently_viewed
Category: Necessary
Service: WooCommerce
Popularity: 0.4% of scanned websites
Data Source: Cookie is

Consent Requirement

This cookie is classified as necessary and typically does not require consent. It is essential for basic website functionality.

Consent Requirements by Regulation

GDPR & ePrivacy (EU)

Exempt from prior consent under the strictly necessary exemption (ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3)), provided woocommerce_recently_viewed is genuinely required for the service the visitor requested. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.

UK GDPR & PECR

Exempt from consent under PECR Regulation 6(4) when strictly necessary. Disclosure in your cookie policy is still required.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

No opt-out is required for strictly necessary cookies, but woocommerce_recently_viewed must be disclosed in your privacy policy.

Managing woocommerce_recently_viewed with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform lists woocommerce_recently_viewed in the banner's cookie table under the necessary category. Because it is strictly necessary, it stays active without an opt-in, but disclosing it keeps your cookie policy accurate. Kukie.io's scanner detects it automatically and keeps the disclosure up to date as your site changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the woocommerce_recently_viewed cookie require consent?

No. woocommerce_recently_viewed is classified as strictly necessary, so it can be set without prior consent under GDPR and PECR. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.

Who sets the woocommerce_recently_viewed cookie?

woocommerce_recently_viewed is set by WooCommerce. It is categorised as necessary.

How common is the woocommerce_recently_viewed cookie?

woocommerce_recently_viewed appears on about 0.4% of the websites scanned by Kukie.io, based on real scan data.

How do I block or delete the woocommerce_recently_viewed cookie?

Visitors can delete woocommerce_recently_viewed 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 necessary cookies back until the visitor opts in.