Cookie Category

Cookie category definition (noun)

1. A cookie category is a set ofcookiesdefined by their function. Cookie categories may include performance cookies,functionality cookies, advertising cookies, andsocial media cookies.

   Under laws like the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, websites must allow

   usersto consent to or reject cookies by category.

Appears in:Cookie PoliciesandGDPR

Managing and Categorizing Cookies

You can assign Unknown Cookies or update the category of cookies from the Categorizations screen.

Many large organizations with subsidiaries in multiple countries utilize the same cookies but for different purposes. This may lead to subsidiaries of the parent organization being unable to be in compliance without having multiple categorizations for the same cookie. To address this problem, OneTrust provides the option to characterize the same cookie differently depending on how the cookie functions on the domain and the applicable privacy laws.

For example:

A cookie is found ondomainA.comanddomainB.com, but has functions on the subsidiaries that fall into different Cookie Categories. Previously, the cookie would have to fall into the same category in both domains. Using domain level categorization you can now assign the same cookie to different categories for

Standard Cookie Categories

Whenyou scan a website, each cookie found is compared to the Cookiepedia database of cookies. Cookies are automatically assigned to one of the categories below based on the information in the database. Cookies which do not have a match in Cookiepedia will not be automatically categorized and must be added to the appropriate group manually.

Strictly Necessary Cookies.These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Performance Cookies.These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Functional Cookies.These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting Cookies.These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Social Media Cookies.These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.

Video Cookies

These cookies are set by a range of video services that we have added to the site to enable you to view video content. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.