What is the CookieLawInfoConsent cookie?
CookieLawInfoConsent is an HTTP cookie set by CookieYes, a consent management platform (CMP) previously known as "GDPR Cookie Consent," available mainly as a WordPress plugin but also as a standalone solution for other site types.
The cookie is created as soon as a visitor interacts with the cookie banner displayed by CookieYes on a website — for instance, by accepting, rejecting, or saving category-based preferences.
What data it stores
The cookie stores the visitor's consent state, meaning which cookie categories (necessary, functional, statistics, marketing, etc.) were accepted or declined. The value is typically an encoded string reflecting these choices; the exact format can vary depending on the installed CookieYes version.
The data stays stored locally in the visitor's browser and is read by the CookieYes script on the site to decide which other cookies or scripts can load. It is generally not transmitted to the provider's external servers.
What it is used for
The cookie's purpose is purely technical: it lets the site "remember" the visitor's choice so the consent banner doesn't reappear on every page or visit while the preference remains valid.
For the site owner, this cookie is the core mechanism that enables automatic blocking or unblocking of other cookies based on the consent given.
Does it require consent?
CookieLawInfoConsent falls under the strictly necessary (essential) category, since it supports the very functioning of the legally required consent mechanism. Under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, strictly necessary cookies do not require prior consent.
- It must still be disclosed in the site's cookie policy, with a clear purpose and duration.
- It should not be included in the list of cookies blocked pending consent.
- Site owners should periodically verify that CookieYes is correctly configured for their site.
How to block or delete CookieLawInfoConsent
Visitors can delete or block this cookie from their browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari), usually under the privacy/cookies section. Deleting it will cause the consent banner to reappear on the next visit.
For site owners not using CookieYes but another CMP such as CookieFix, this strictly necessary type of cookie should not be auto-blocked — unlike statistics or marketing cookies, which CookieFix blocks by default until consent is given, in line with ePrivacy and GDPR requirements.
Frequently asked questions
It's a cookie set by the CookieYes platform to remember a visitor's consent choices regarding the cookies used on a website.
No, it's classified as strictly necessary because it supports the consent banner's own functioning; it just needs to be listed in the cookie policy.
Its typical duration is 1 year, after which the consent banner will reappear for the visitor.
The site will no longer know the visitor's previous choice, and the CookieYes consent banner will show again on the next visit.