Definition:
Cookie consent is the formal process by which users are asked to agree to the use of cookies or similar tracking technologies.
Usage Context:
Seen on websites, apps, and digital platforms in compliance with data protection regulations.
Critical Note:
Cookie consent often functions as a ritual rather than a meaningful choice. Design patterns frequently steer users toward acceptance through fatigue, confusion, or visual bias.
Related Terms:
Consent Dilution, Dark Patterns, Legal Compliance Framing