What is the s_cc cookie?
s_cc is an HTTP cookie used by Adobe Analytics (formerly Omniture SiteCatalyst), a web analytics solution companies use to measure traffic and visitor behavior on their websites.
The cookie is set automatically by the Adobe Analytics tracking code (the AppMeasurement / s_code library) as soon as a page containing this script loads in the browser, regardless of any visitor action.
What data it stores
s_cc does not store a unique visitor identifier; it holds a simple true/false value indicating whether the browser has cookies enabled. The tracking script uses this internally to decide whether it can rely on cookie-based data collection or must fall back to alternative methods.
Data collected by the Adobe Analytics script (including the result of this check) is sent to Adobe's servers, typically to a *.sc.omtrdc.net domain or a client-configured first-party tracking domain.
What it is used for
The cookie's purpose is purely technical: it lets the Adobe Analytics platform determine whether it can use cookies to link multiple requests (pageviews) to the same visitor within an analytics session.
For the site owner, s_cc is part of the underlying infrastructure that supports traffic, behavior, and conversion reports generated by Adobe Analytics.
Does it require consent?
CookieFix classifies s_cc under the statistics (analytics) category, as it belongs to the suite of Adobe Analytics cookies used for traffic measurement. Even though the stored value is minimal, the cookie contributes to visitor tracking activity.
Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive (transposed in Romania via Law 506/2004), analytics cookies are not strictly necessary, so they require the visitor's prior consent before being set. Site owners must disclose this cookie in their cookie policy and ensure the Adobe Analytics script only runs after consent for the statistics category has been obtained.
How to block or delete s_cc
A visitor can manually delete or block s_cc through browser cookie settings (per-site cookie management or when clearing browsing data), as well as via Adobe Analytics opt-out extensions or tracker blockers.
- On the site side, the Adobe Analytics script should load only after consent, not by default when the page is accessed.
- A consent management platform such as CookieFix can automatically block the Adobe Analytics script from executing until the visitor agrees to the statistics category, preventing the cookie from being set prematurely.
Frequently asked questions
It doesn't store directly identifiable personal information, only a technical true/false value, but it is part of a broader visitor-tracking system and must be handled according to GDPR rules.
It's a session cookie, so it's automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
Yes, since it's an analytics/statistics cookie, it requires the visitor's prior consent under ePrivacy and GDPR.
You can check the browser's developer tools (Application/Storage tab → Cookies) or use a cookie scanner such as the one provided by CookieFix.