Download free cookie policy templates compliant with GDPR and EU ePrivacy Directive. Includes consent management guidelines.
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Required for basic site functionality like security and navigation
Track site performance and user behavior for analytics
Remember user preferences and personalization settings
Track users across sites for advertising purposes
A compliant cookie policy must include these essential sections. Learn more about the regulatory framework in our GDPR guide.
Clear definition of cookies and similar tracking technologies (pixels, local storage, web beacons)
Required by: GDPR Art. 13, ePrivacy Art. 5(3)
Categorization of cookies by purpose (essential, analytics, functional, marketing)
Required by: ePrivacy Art. 5(3), ICO Guidance
Cookies required for core site functionality that do not require consent
Required by: ePrivacy Art. 5(3) exemption
Cookies used to measure site performance, traffic, and user behavior
Required by: GDPR Art. 6(1)(a), PECR Reg. 6
Cookies used for targeted advertising, retargeting, and ad measurement
Required by: ePrivacy Art. 5(3), GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)
Cookies set by external services embedded on your site (analytics, ads, social media)
Required by: GDPR Art. 13(1)(e), CCPA 1798.115
How long each cookie persists (session vs. persistent) and specific expiry times
Required by: GDPR Art. 13(2)(a), ICO Guidance
Browser-level instructions for blocking, deleting, and managing cookies
Required by: Best practice, PECR Reg. 6
How you obtain, record, and allow withdrawal of consent for non-essential cookies
Required by: GDPR Art. 7, ePrivacy Art. 5(3)
How users will be notified of changes to your cookie policy
Required by: Best practice
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We use strictly necessary cookies to make our website work. We'd also like to set optional cookies to help us improve our websites and to give you the best experience. We won't set optional cookies unless you enable them. Using this tool will set a cookie on your device to remember your preferences.
Why it works: Separates essential from optional cookies clearly and gives users genuine control before any non-essential cookies are set
We use cookies from third-party partners such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and Hotjar for analytics and advertising purposes. These partners may combine information collected on our site with other information they have independently collected. Each partner's data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.
Why it works: Names specific third-party providers, explains the purpose for each, and directs users to individual partner policies for full transparency
When you visit any website that uses Google services, cookies may be stored on or read from your browser. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by visiting g.co/privacytools. You can also configure your browser to block all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being set.
Why it works: Provides a dedicated URL for granular cookie management and references browser-level controls as a fallback option
We use cookies to collect information about how you use our website. We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve our services. You can change your cookie settings at any time using our cookie control tool. Some cookies are essential -- we can't provide our services without them.
Why it works: The UK regulator leads by example with plain language, a clear consent tool, and honest acknowledgment that some cookies are non-negotiable
We and our advertising partners use cookies to personalize ads, measure their performance, and deliver relevant advertising to you on and off our sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by clicking 'Manage Your Privacy Choices' in the footer of every page. Opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads, but they may be less relevant to you.
Why it works: Sets honest expectations about opt-out consequences and places the consent mechanism on every page for easy access
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