Fullstory User Consent API

Overview

Fullstory's User Consent API allows developers to implement privacy-compliant session recording by conditioning capture on explicit user consent. This is essential for:

• GDPR Compliance: Obtain consent before recording EU users
• CCPA Compliance: Allow California users to opt-out
• Cookie Consent Integration: Tie Fullstory to your consent management platform (CMP)
• Selective Capture: Record only users who have consented
• Privacy Controls: Give users control over their data

Core Concepts

⚠️ Critical: Two Different Consent Approaches

Fullstory has two separate mechanisms for consent. Using the wrong one is a common mistake: