Functional

"yt-remote-connected-devices" Cookie

YouTube

Description

Stores the user YouTube remote connected devices.

Details

Cookie Name: yt-remote-connected-devices
Category: Functional
Service: YouTube
Duration: persistent
Data Source: Manual

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 yt-remote-connected-devices. 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 yt-remote-connected-devices 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 yt-remote-connected-devices with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform keeps yt-remote-connected-devices 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 yt-remote-connected-devices cookie require consent?

Usually yes. yt-remote-connected-devices 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 yt-remote-connected-devices cookie last?

yt-remote-connected-devices typically persists for persistent. The exact lifetime can vary with the site's configuration and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the yt-remote-connected-devices cookie?

yt-remote-connected-devices is set by YouTube. It is categorised as functional.

How do I block or delete the yt-remote-connected-devices cookie?

Visitors can delete yt-remote-connected-devices 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.