YouTube externalmedia

Service Metadata

Database-Identifier
youtube
Description We use YouTube to embed videos on our website
Provider-Domains (Pattern or Regex)
  • .youtube.com
  • .youtube-nocookie.com

Related Cookies (4)

Cookie-Name

PREF

Description This cookie is used to store information about your preferred page configuration and playback preferences on YouTube. It includes settings such as explicit autoplay choices, shuffle content, and player size. The cookie expires 8 months from a user's last use.
Regex No
Lifetime N/A
Cookie-Name

VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE

Description This cookie is used by YouTube to estimate your bandwidth and collect data about your YouTube video preferences. It lasts for 6 months.
Regex No
Lifetime N/A
Cookie-Name

YSC

Description This cookie is used to track user interactions with embedded YouTube videos on external websites. It lasts for the duration of a user's browsing session.
Regex No
Lifetime N/A
Cookie-Name

pm_sess

Description This cookie helps maintain your browser session on YouTube and lasts for 30 minutes.
Regex No
Lifetime N/A

Application programming interface

Cookie Database for API users

The CodingFreaks Cookie Manager delivers presets for your Services per API, 

you can download the static presets or use the official free API endpoint to fetch custom data.

FAQ: Cookie Database

What is the CodingFreaks Cookie Database?

The CodingFreaks Cookie Database is a searchable directory of web services and their associated cookies. It provides information about cookies used by popular services like Google Analytics, Facebook, Microsoft Clarity, and many more - helping you understand what data is collected and why.

Who is the Cookie Database for?

It's designed for website owners, developers, data protection officers, and anyone who needs to understand or document the cookies and services used on their website especially for GDPR compliance.

What information does the Cookie Database provide for each service?

For each service, the database lists the associated cookies, their purpose, category (e.g., Analytics, Advertising, Required), and additional details to help you stay GDPR-compliant.

Is there an API available for the Cookie Database?

Yes. CodingFreaks offers a free API endpoint that allows developers to fetch cookie data programmatically. This is ideal for integrating cookie information into your own CMS or service stack. Swagger documentation is available for custom or advanced implementations.

Can I use the Cookie Database offline or on an intranet?

Yes. For environments without external connectivity, CodingFreaks provides downloadable preset files so you can use the cookie data locally or on an intranet.

Is the Cookie Database free to use?

Yes, the Cookie Database and the API endpoint are free to use. They are part of the CodingFreaks toolset designed to help you manage cookies and GDPR compliance.

How can I contribute to the Cookie Database?

If you notice a missing service or cookie, you can contribute by contacting the CodingFreaks team directly. There is a "Contribute" option available on the Cookie Database page.

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