Overview
RuTarget is a Russian digital advertising platform that provides retargeting and behavioral targeting services for Russian-language markets. Publishers and advertisers use it to deliver display ads to segmented audiences across Russian web properties.
What This Script Does
The RuTarget script sets tracking cookies to identify visitors across participating publisher sites and build behavioral profiles based on browsing activity. It fires pixel requests to sync user identifiers with demand-side platforms, collects page URLs and referrer data, and delivers retargeted display ads based on previous site visits. Cookie-based identifiers persist across sessions to maintain audience segments.
Consent & Compliance
Consent category: Marketing / Advertising
RuTarget performs cross-site tracking and behavioral profiling for advertising purposes. Under GDPR, explicit opt-in consent is required before any cookies are set or data is collected. Under CCPA, users must be able to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. The ePrivacy Directive requires consent for all non-essential cookies and tracking technologies.
Should You Block This Without Consent?
Yes. RuTarget is a pure advertising retargeting platform. It has no functional purpose for website operation and should be blocked until marketing consent is granted.
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rutarget.ruMarketingFrequently Asked Questions
Does RuTarget require cookie consent?
Yes. RuTarget is a retargeting and behavioral targeting platform for Russian-language markets. Its scripts collect behavioral signals and build audience profiles to enable targeted display advertising. This marketing tracking requires explicit user consent under GDPR and opt-out rights under applicable regulations.
What does RuTarget collect from website visitors?
RuTarget scripts collect behavioral signals including pages visited, content categories viewed, and user interactions to build audience segments for retargeting. Tracking cookies are set to recognize returning visitors across publisher sites in Russian-language advertising networks.
How does ConsentStack manage RuTarget on websites?
ConsentStack detects RuTarget behavioral tracking and retargeting scripts and classifies them as marketing vendors. It blocks RuTarget scripts from loading until visitors provide marketing consent, preventing audience profiling and retargeting cookie placement before the user opts in.
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