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Cookie Policy: what it is and how to write it

Everything you need to know about the cookie policy: what it’s for, what the law requires and how to create it correctly for your website or business.

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What is a cookie policy?

It is the document that informs about the cookies and similar technologies your website uses. The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR) require the user's consent to install non-technical cookies, and the UK GDPR governs the data they process. The Information Commissioner's Office guidance on cookies and similar technologies details how to do this correctly.

Types of cookies

Technical or necessary: essential for the website to work. They do not require consent.
Preference: they remember the user's settings (language, region).
Analytics: they measure use of the website (e.g. Google Analytics). They require consent.
Advertising: they show personalised ads (e.g. Meta Pixel). They require consent.

In addition to the text, your website needs a cookie banner that allows users to accept, reject and configure cookies before any non-necessary cookies are installed.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ about the cookie policy

Is the cookie policy on its own enough?

No. In addition to the text, you need a consent banner that lets users accept or reject non-technical cookies before they are installed, in line with the Information Commissioner's Office guidance.

Do technical cookies require consent?

No. Those strictly necessary for the site to work are exempt (the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR)). The rest do require consent.

Important notice — please read. This generator provides free guidance templates based on current regulations (the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and consumer law). They do not constitute legal advice and do not guarantee legal compliance for your specific case.

Each owner is solely responsible for reviewing, adapting and verifying that the texts match their actual activity and applicable law, as well as for effectively complying with their legal obligations. For complex cases, consult a legal professional.

DominaInternet (Jordi Espies Garcia), owner of this tool, assumes no liability for the use of the generated texts or for any consequences arising from their use.