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Why Your Website Needs a Cookie Policy

If your website uses any cookies — including Google Analytics, advertising pixels, session cookies, or embedded content like YouTube videos — you are legally required to disclose this to your visitors under multiple regulations:

  • GDPR (EU/EEA): Requires explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies. Fines up to €20 million.
  • ePrivacy Directive: The EU "Cookie Law" — mandates informed consent and clear disclosure of all cookies.
  • UK PECR: Mirrors EU requirements. The ICO actively enforces cookie consent rules.
  • CCPA/CPRA (California): Requires disclosure of tracking technologies and opt-out for data sales.
  • LGPD (Brazil): Requires a valid legal basis for processing data via cookies.

A missing or non-compliant cookie policy can result in hefty fines, ad account suspensions, and lost user trust. Google AdSense and Google Analytics both require websites to have a cookie policy that discloses the use of tracking cookies.

What Our Cookie Policy Covers

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Cookie Categories

Essential, functional, analytics, and marketing cookies — clearly categorized and explained.

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Third-Party Cookies

Disclose cookies set by Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, ad networks, and embedded content.

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User Controls

Instructions for managing and deleting cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

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Consent Mechanism

Explains how users can accept, reject, or customize their cookie preferences on your site.

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Multi-Jurisdiction

Covers GDPR, CCPA, UK PECR, ePrivacy Directive, LGPD, and PIPEDA requirements.

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Cookie Lifespans

Documents cookie durations and expiration — required by EU regulators.

Cookie Policy vs. Privacy Policy — Do You Need Both?

A Privacy Policy covers all personal data processing — collection, storage, sharing, and user rights. A Cookie Policy specifically addresses the tracking technologies and cookies your website uses.

While some websites include cookie information within their Privacy Policy, having a separate, dedicated Cookie Policy is recommended because:

  • It's clearer and easier for users to find specific cookie information
  • EU regulators (CNIL, ICO) expect detailed, standalone cookie disclosures
  • Your cookie consent banner can link directly to the Cookie Policy
  • It's easier to maintain independently as your tracking setup changes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Google Analytics places cookies on visitors' browsers to track sessions, page views, and user behavior. Under GDPR, UK PECR, and the ePrivacy Directive, you must disclose this to users and obtain consent before loading analytics cookies. Google's own terms of service also require a published cookie/privacy policy.
Yes, 100% free — no signup, no paywall, no hidden charges. Generate unlimited cookie policies without creating an account. Your data never leaves your browser; everything is processed entirely client-side.
A privacy policy covers all personal data processing — collection, storage, sharing, and user rights. A cookie policy specifically addresses the cookies and tracking technologies your website uses — what cookies you set, their purpose, duration, and how users can manage them. Most websites need both. Generate your privacy policy with our free Privacy Policy Generator.
Yes, if your website serves users in the EU or UK and uses non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, social media). Under GDPR, you must display a consent banner before loading these cookies. The banner must offer equal "Accept" and "Reject" options — pre-checked consent boxes are not valid. We offer a free Cookie Consent Banner Generator as well.
A compliant cookie policy should include: a definition of cookies, the types of cookies your site uses (essential, functional, analytics, marketing), a table listing specific cookies with their names, purposes, and durations, third-party cookies (Google, Facebook, etc.), how users can manage or delete cookies in their browser, your consent mechanism, and contact information.
Cookie consent is required across the entire EU/EEA (27+ countries), the UK, Brazil (LGPD), and regions covered by the CCPA/CPRA (California). In practice, if your website is accessible globally, implementing cookie consent is the safest approach since most major jurisdictions now regulate tracking technologies.
Essential cookies (login sessions, shopping cart, security) do not require consent because the site cannot function without them. However, analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Hotjar), marketing cookies (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads), and social media cookies (embedded YouTube, Twitter widgets) all require explicit opt-in consent under GDPR.
No, not under GDPR. You must block all non-essential cookies until the user has given explicit consent via your cookie banner. Loading cookies before consent is a common violation that regulators (especially the French CNIL and German DPAs) actively audit and fine for.

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What the generator asks you

The form asks for your company name, website name and URL, contact email and country. The generator fills a short cookie policy template with those details and dates it with today's date. The text explains what cookies are, describes the categories the template includes and tells visitors how to control cookies in their browser.

What the finished document covers

  • Interpretation and Definitions
  • The use of the Cookies
  • Necessary / Essential Cookies
  • Functionality Cookies
  • Your Choices Regarding Cookies
  • Contact Us

What it does not do

The template describes only necessary and functionality cookies. It contains no section for analytics, advertising or other third-party cookies, so if your site runs Google Analytics, ad networks or embedded players you must add those cookies, their providers and their purposes yourself. The country field is printed but does not change the wording, and there is no consent-mechanism text, governing-law or severability clause. It is a template, not legal advice.

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