How to Add a Cookie Consent Banner to Your Website: Complete Guide

How to Add a Cookie Consent Banner to Your Website: Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

December 20, 2024 at 09:45 AM

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

  1. Open Cookie and Data Privacy panel
  2. Enable Cookie Banner
  3. 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:

  1. Open Cookie and Visitor Data panel
  2. Enable cookie banner
  3. Review Advanced Privacy Settings
  4. Save changes

Adding Privacy Policy Links

  1. Create a Privacy Policy page
  2. Add policy text
  3. Link to policy from cookie banner
  4. 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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