Functional

"wp_lang" Cookie

WordPress

Description

Stores the user's language preference in WordPress admin panel.

Details

Cookie Name: wp_lang
Category: Functional
Service: WordPress
Duration: Session
Data Source: Open cookie db

Consent Requirement

This cookie is classified as functional. Under GDPR and similar regulations, explicit consent is recommended before setting this cookie.

Consent Requirements by Regulation

GDPR & ePrivacy (EU)

Consent is recommended before setting wp_lang. Functional cookies are only exempt when strictly necessary for a feature the visitor explicitly requested, such as remembering a language choice they just made.

UK GDPR & PECR

Same position as the EU rules: obtain consent unless the cookie qualifies for the strictly necessary exemption.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

Disclose wp_lang in your privacy policy. If the stored data is shared with third parties, opt-out requests, including the Global Privacy Control signal, must be honoured.

Managing wp_lang with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform keeps wp_lang blocked until the visitor opts in to the functional 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 wp_lang cookie require consent?

Usually yes. wp_lang is a functional cookie, and unless it is strictly necessary for a feature the visitor explicitly requested, you should obtain consent before setting it.

How long does the wp_lang cookie last?

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

Who sets the wp_lang cookie?

wp_lang is set by WordPress. It is categorised as functional.

How do I block or delete the wp_lang cookie?

Visitors can delete wp_lang 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 functional cookies back until the visitor opts in.