Osano

Osano

Osano is a data privacy platform offering consent management, vendor monitoring, and privacy compliance tools. Scripts display consent interfaces on websites and selectively block non-consented tracking scripts. Vendor risk assessments and consent records are centralized in the Osano platform for legal and compliance teams.

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Overview

Osano is a data privacy and consent management platform that helps websites collect and manage visitor consent preferences. It displays consent banners, selectively blocks non-consented scripts, and maintains auditable consent records. The platform also monitors third-party vendor risk and compliance posture.

What This Script Does

  • Renders a consent banner or dialog for visitors to accept or reject tracking categories
  • Blocks or unblocks third-party scripts based on the visitor's consent choices
  • Stores consent preferences in cookies for returning visitors
  • Sends consent records to Osano's platform for compliance documentation
  • Monitors which vendors are active on the page and flags privacy risks

Consent & Compliance

Category: Essential

Osano is itself a consent management tool. Its purpose is to enforce consent requirements for other scripts on the page. The cookies it sets are strictly necessary to remember consent decisions and enforce those choices on subsequent page loads.

  • GDPR: Exempt from consent. Consent management tools are considered strictly necessary.
  • CCPA: Supports opt-out compliance by managing visitor preferences.
  • ePrivacy: Exempt. Cookies are technically necessary for consent enforcement.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. Osano is a consent management platform. Blocking it would prevent consent collection and enforcement, undermining your compliance posture. It is classified as essential infrastructure.

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Consent Categories

Essential

Also Known As

OsanoOsano CMPdata privacy platformvendor risk monitoringconsent managementGDPR CCPA compliance toolprivacy compliance software

Industries

Programming and Developer SoftwareComputers Electronics and Technology

Tracked Domains (2)

cmp.osano.comConsent
disclosure.osano.comConsent

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Osano require consent before it loads on a website?

No. Osano is a consent management platform whose purpose is to collect and enforce visitor consent choices. It is classified as essential infrastructure under GDPR and ePrivacy. Blocking Osano would prevent consent collection and undermine your site's compliance posture entirely.

What does the Osano script do on publisher websites?

It renders a consent banner for visitors to accept or reject tracking categories, blocks or unblocks third-party scripts based on those choices, stores preferences in cookies for returning visitors, and sends consent records to the Osano platform for compliance documentation and vendor risk monitoring.

How does ConsentStack relate to Osano in a compliance stack?

ConsentStack classifies Osano as an essential vendor and never restricts it. If you use Osano as your consent banner tool alongside ConsentStack for vendor research and classification, both platforms are treated as strictly necessary and will load regardless of other consent selections.

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ConsentStack automatically detects and manages Osano trackers so your site stays compliant with global privacy regulations.

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