What the ANON cookie does
Contains the A, a unique identifier derived from your Microsoft account, which is used for advertising, personalization, and operational purposes. It is also used to preserve your choice to opt out of interest-based advertising from Microsoft if you have chosen to associate the opt-out with your Microsoft account.
Who sets it
Consent category: marketing
Marketing cookies follow visitors across sites to build advertising profiles and to measure campaigns. They always require prior consent, and a consent banner has to block them until the visitor agrees.
| Name | ANON |
|---|---|
| Category | Marketing |
| Lifetime | 1 year |
| Set by | Microsoft |
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