
How to Add a Cookie Consent Banner to Your Website: Complete Guide
Cookies are small pieces of data stored by websites on a visitor's device to enhance functionality and user experience. Website owners may be legally required to inform visitors about cookies and obtain consent for non-essential cookies.
Cookie Banner Functionality
A cookie banner allows visitors to:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Manage specific cookie preferences
- View privacy policies and cookie information
Setting Up a Cookie Banner
- Open Cookie and Data Privacy panel
- Enable Cookie Banner
- Configure banner options:
- Add "Reject all" button
- Add "Manage cookies" button
- Customize button labels and disclaimer text
- Choose banner layout (Subfooter, Pill, or Hidden)
- Set activity log preferences
Customizing Banner Appearance
Style options include:
- Color theme
- Position
- Text size
- Button styling (font, shape, outline, padding)
- Button colors
Managing Non-essential Cookies
To limit non-essential cookies until consent:
- Open Cookie and Visitor Data panel
- Enable cookie banner
- Review Advanced Privacy Settings
- Save changes
Adding Privacy Policy Links
- Create a Privacy Policy page
- Add policy text
- Link to policy from cookie banner
- Save changes
Important Notes:
- Preview banner in incognito mode
- Cookie requirements vary by location
- Sample text may not meet specific legal requirements
- Activity Log data can be enabled/disabled in Analytics
Remember to regularly review and update cookie settings to maintain compliance with privacy regulations and provide transparency to visitors.
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