Synacor

Synacor

Synacor provides cloud-based technology platforms for cable operators, telecom companies, and media brands. Scripts appearing from Synacor properties reflect managed service infrastructure for internet service providers and their subscriber portal and TV Everywhere products.

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Overview

Synacor provides cloud-based technology platforms for cable operators, telecom companies, and media brands. Its scripts support managed service infrastructure for ISP subscriber portals and TV Everywhere products.

What This Script Does

  • Supports subscriber portal rendering and authentication for ISP and cable operator websites
  • Manages TV Everywhere video player integration and entitlement checks
  • Sets session cookies for subscriber authentication and content access control
  • Makes network requests to Synacor platform APIs for content delivery and user management
  • Provides infrastructure for white-label portal services operated by telecom providers

Consent & Compliance

  • Category: Functional
  • GDPR: Processes subscriber data for service delivery. Authentication and entitlement checks serve a contractual basis for subscribed users.
  • CCPA: Subscriber data processing is necessary for delivering the requested service.
  • ePrivacy: Session cookies for authentication and content entitlement are essential for the service and typically exempt from consent requirements.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. Synacor provides functional infrastructure for subscriber portals and content delivery. Blocking it would prevent authenticated access to ISP and media services.

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Consent Categories

Functional

Also Known As

SynacorTV EverywhereISP portalsubscriber portalcable operator platformwhite-label portal

Industries

Programming and Developer SoftwareComputers Electronics and Technology

Tracked Domains (1)

technoratimedia.comMarketing

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Synacor require cookie consent?

Conditional. Synacor provides ISP subscriber portal and TV Everywhere infrastructure, setting session cookies for subscriber authentication and content access control. Authentication cookies are functional and generally exempt from consent requirements. Analytics or behavioral tracking components beyond session management would require consent.

What does Synacor track on my website?

Synacor scripts support subscriber portal rendering and authentication for ISP and cable operator websites. Session cookies are set for subscriber login state and TV Everywhere entitlement checks. Network requests go to Synacor platform APIs for content delivery and user management, with no cross-site advertising tracking involved.

How does ConsentStack handle Synacor?

ConsentStack classifies Synacor as a functional vendor given its role as white-label ISP portal infrastructure. Authentication and session management cookies are treated as functional and not blocked by default. ConsentStack only applies consent gating if Synacor components include analytics tracking beyond core subscriber service delivery.

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