> How a content delivery network such as MyCDN handles data under the GDPR: cookies, IP processing, legitimate interest and edge transfers.
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CDN

# MyCDN

Unclassified

MyCDN is a content delivery network that speeds up websites by serving files from a global network of edge servers. It typically sets no tracking cookies and relies on legitimate interest, though its global edge locations and IP processing mean transfers should still be considered under the GDPR.

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At a glance

- Category

  [CDN](https://www.flowconsent.com/en/services/cdn)

- Consent

  Unclassified

- Prior consent

  Not required

- Documented cookies

  2

- Third-party domains

  2

- Servers

  Global network of edge servers

Overview

## What does MyCDN do?

## What MyCDN is

MyCDN is a content delivery network that caches and serves a website's static files, such as images, scripts, and stylesheets, from edge servers close to the visitor. This speeds up page loading and improves reliability, and it can also provide basic security filtering against malicious traffic.

## What data and cookies MyCDN collects

A CDN generally does not set tracking cookies. MyCDN may set a strictly necessary load balancing or security cookie, and it processes connection data such as the visitor IP address and request details to deliver content and protect the site. The IP address is personal data under the GDPR even though it is not used for advertising.

## GDPR and ePrivacy implications

Strictly necessary cookies a CDN uses to deliver content or secure the site are exempt from consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. The processing of connection data relies on legitimate interest in delivering the service securely, and a data processing agreement should cover the CDN as a processor.

## Transfers and edge locations

Because a CDN serves content from a global network, requests may be handled by edge servers outside the EU, and connection data can be processed there. Identify which regions are used, rely on a transfer mechanism where data leaves the EEA, and prefer EU edge locations or configuration options that keep traffic within the region where possible.

## Practical compliance steps

Sign a data processing agreement, confirm the edge regions and any transfer safeguard, and document legitimate interest as the basis. List any strictly necessary CDN cookie in your policy, keep logs only as long as needed for security, and review the configuration if you enable analytics features on top.

Compliance

## MyCDN and the GDPR

- Legal basis

  Legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for content delivery and security

- Risk level

  low

- Applicable regulations

  GDPR, ePrivacy Directive

### Impact assessment (DPIA)

A standard CDN that only delivers content and processes connection data is low risk and rarely needs a DPIA. Consider transfers if edge servers outside the EU process connection data, and document the safeguards.

### Sample text for your banner

> We use MyCDN to deliver our website quickly and securely. It relies on strictly necessary processing of connection data and does not set advertising cookies.

Cookies and trackers

## What MyCDN sets and contacts

- Tracking method

  Content delivery with no tracking cookies; may set a load balancing or security cookie

- Server location

  Global network of edge servers

- Cookieless mode available

  Yes

- Data transferred outside the EU

  Content is served from a global network of edge servers that may be located outside the EU. Connection data such as IP addresses is processed for delivery and security with appropriate safeguards.

### Cookies set (2)

| Name       | Type       | Duration | Purpose                                                              |
| ---------- | ---------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| mycdn\_lb  | Functional | Session  | Routes the visitor to a consistent edge server for reliable delivery |
| mycdn\_sec | Security   | 1 hour   | Helps detect and block malicious traffic to protect the site         |

### Third-party domains contacted (2)

- `mycdn.com`
- `edge.mycdn.com`

Questions

## Frequently asked questions about MyCDN

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### What cookies does MyCDN set?

A CDN usually sets no tracking cookies. MyCDN may set a strictly necessary load balancing cookie to route you to a consistent edge server and a short lived security cookie to block malicious traffic.

### Do I need consent for MyCDN?

No. The cookies a CDN uses to deliver content and secure the site are strictly necessary and exempt from consent under Article 5(3) ePrivacy. Consent only applies if you add analytics on top.

### What is the legal basis for MyCDN?

Processing connection data such as the IP address relies on legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR for secure and reliable content delivery. Document this in your records of processing.

### Does MyCDN transfer data outside the EU?

It can, because a CDN serves from a global edge network. Identify the regions used, rely on a transfer mechanism where connection data leaves the EEA, and prefer EU edge locations where available.

### Is a DPIA needed for MyCDN?

A standard CDN is low risk and rarely needs a DPIA. Consider the transfer aspect if edge servers outside the EU process connection data, and document the safeguards.

### How do I implement MyCDN compliantly?

Sign a data processing agreement, confirm the edge regions and any transfer safeguard, document legitimate interest, treat its cookies as strictly necessary, and keep security logs only as long as needed.

### Are there alternatives to MyCDN?

CDNs with EU only edge regions can keep connection data within the EEA. Any CDN that adds analytics features would need consent for those, but pure content delivery does not.

### How do I update my cookie policy for MyCDN?

List any strictly necessary CDN cookies with their purpose and duration, note that connection data such as IP addresses is processed for delivery and security, and mention the edge regions and any transfer safeguard.

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