What the __utmb cookie does
Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.
Who sets it
Consent category: analytics
Analytics cookies measure how a site is used, in aggregate: pages seen, sessions, where visitors came from. Under the GDPR they need consent before they are set, and Google Consent Mode can model what is lost when visitors decline.
| Name | __utmb |
|---|---|
| Category | Analytics |
| Lifetime | 30 minutes after last activity |
| Set by |
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