Cloudinary

Cloudinary

Cloud-based image and video management platform used to store, transform, and deliver media assets. Most Cloudinary delivery is CDN-level with no client JavaScript, but the Upload Widget and Media Library embeds run in the browser. Image transformations are applied server-side via URL parameters.

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Overview

Cloudinary is a cloud-based image and video management platform for storing, transforming, and delivering media assets. Most delivery is CDN-level with no client JavaScript, but the Upload Widget and Media Library embeds run in the browser.

What This Script Does

Cloudinary's client-side scripts are limited to specific interactive features:

  • Upload Widget: Renders a file upload interface allowing users to select and upload images/videos directly to Cloudinary storage.
  • Media Library Widget: Embeds a media browser for selecting assets from a Cloudinary account.
  • Video Player: An optional JavaScript video player with adaptive bitrate streaming.

Image transformations (resize, crop, format conversion) are applied server-side via URL parameters and do not require client JavaScript. CDN delivery of transformed assets involves no browser-side scripts.

Consent & Compliance

  • Consent Category: Functional / Essential
  • Applicable Regulations: GDPR, ePrivacy Directive
  • Opt-in Required: No, when used for core media delivery and upload functionality

Cloudinary scripts serve functional purposes directly requested by the user (uploading files, browsing media). CDN-level image delivery requires no consent. No tracking cookies are set for advertising purposes.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. Cloudinary scripts provide functional media delivery and upload capabilities. Blocking them would break image/video display or upload features on your site. These are essential or functional operations that do not require consent.

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Consent Categories

Functional
Essential

Also Known As

cloudinaryimage CDNmedia deliveryupload widgetimage transformationvideo hosting

Industries

Computers Electronics and Technology

Tracked Domains (1)

cloudinary.comEssential

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cloudinary require visitor consent to operate?

No. Cloudinary scripts serve functional purposes — enabling file uploads, media browsing, and video playback that users actively initiate. CDN image delivery requires no client JavaScript and no consent. No advertising cookies are set by Cloudinary.

What does Cloudinary's client-side script actually do?

Cloudinary's Upload Widget renders a file upload interface for users to send images and videos to Cloudinary storage. The Media Library widget enables asset browsing. Image transformations are applied server-side via URL parameters with no browser scripts required.

How does ConsentStack categorize Cloudinary?

ConsentStack classifies Cloudinary as functional or essential depending on usage context. ConsentStack does not block Cloudinary scripts by default, as they provide user-requested media functionality with no tracking, advertising, or behavioral profiling components.

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