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Zero cookie load

Zero cookie load is a requirement imposed by some legal jurisdictions indicating that no tags, Cookies , scripts, or trackers can run before you obtain valid user Consent . As a result, no user can be tracked by default. The only exception concerns cookies required for your website to load.

Zero cookie load is the strictest level of consent that regulators can mandate organizations to comply with. Other options include explicit or implied consent.

By enabling zero cookie load, you can comply with strict regulations such as:

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  • first party data

    First-party analytics without consent: Your Digital Omnibus compliance guide

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