Add Cookie Consent Banner to Your Site

Add Cookie Consent Banner to Your Site

By Michael Turner

December 20, 2024 at 10:57 AM

To inform visitors about cookies and obtain consent, implement a cookie banner with appropriate settings and customization options:

Cookie Banner Setup

Inform visitors about cookies and obtain consent by adding a cookie banner to your site:

  1. Navigate to the Cookies and Data Privacy panel
  2. Enable the Cookie banner option
  3. Configure banner buttons:
    • Reject all - Allows visitors to decline non-essential cookies
    • Manage cookies - Enables visitors to customize preferences

Customization Options

Adjust your cookie banner appearance:

  1. Position: Top, bottom, or side placement
  2. Color theme: Light or dark
  3. Text size: Adjust disclaimer text dimensions
  4. Button styling:
    • Fonts
    • Colors
    • Shapes
    • Margins

Cookie Restriction Settings

Protect visitor privacy by restricting non-essential cookies:

  1. Enable Cookie banner
  2. Review non-essential cookie settings
  3. Configure advanced privacy options
  4. Save changes

Adding Privacy Policy

Link your privacy policy to the cookie banner:

  1. Create a Privacy Policy page
  2. Add policy content
  3. Link the page in the cookie banner text
  4. Save changes

Preview and Testing

To view the banner as visitors see it:

  1. Log out of your account
  2. Use private/incognito browsing
  3. Verify all elements display correctly

Activity Log Settings

Manage analytics data collection:

  1. Access Activity Log settings
  2. Enable/disable data collection
  3. Review Analytics integration

Note: The banner won't display while logged into your account. Test functionality in private browsing mode.

For optimal compliance, ensure your banner clearly communicates cookie usage and provides easy opt-out options for visitors.

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