Privacy & Compliance · Glossary term

Cookie consent explained without jargon.

The GDPR banner asking for user consent before setting non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising). Standard since 2018.

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Extended definition

The GDPR banner asking for user consent before setting non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising). Standard since 2018.

Context and application

Correctly implemented cookie consent has 4 mandatory elements: 1) Banner visible before any non-essential cookie, 2) Explicit opt-in (NOT pre-checked), 3) Per-category granularity (user chooses analytics yes, advertising no), 4) Possibility to revoke consent anytime (footer link). In practice, over 80% of EU sites have incorrect implementation (banner type “Accept” only, without granular opt-in). Solutions: Cookieyes, OneTrust, Cookiebot, Iubenda — all offer free plan for sites under certain traffic volume.

In practice

poor implementation = annoying banner that ruins your experience. Good implementation = discreet banner that respects opt-out.

Related terms

GDPR.

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