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Cookie Consent Pop-up (GDPR Compliance)

What is GDPR?

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a data privacy law created by the European Union. It governs how websites collect, store, and use personal information from visitors.

Even if your business is based in the U.S., GDPR applies to anyone who may receive traffic from users located in the EU. The goal of GDPR is to give users more control over their personal data and how it’s used online.

Cookies are small files stored on a visitor’s device that track user activity, preferences, and interactions.

Under GDPR, websites must:

  • Inform users that cookies are being used.

  • Clearly explain what data is being collected and why.

  • Obtain explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies).

Tip: Even if your audience is mostly U.S.-based, adding cookie consent ensures your website aligns with global privacy best practices.

U.S. States with Privacy Laws

While GDPR is specific to the European Union, several U.S. states have introduced their own data privacy laws that include similar requirements for cookie use and user consent.

These include:

  • California (CCPA / CPRA)

  • Virginia (VCDPA)

  • Colorado (CPA)

  • Connecticut (CTDPA)

  • Utah (UCPA)

These laws generally require that users be informed about what data is collected and given the ability to opt out of tracking or data sharing.

Note: Privacy legislation is rapidly evolving. It’s best practice to include a cookie consent banner for all visitors, regardless of location.

How Cybernautic Can Help

Activate the Default Banner

All site cookies will run normally when a user first visits your site. But the default cookie consent bar gives users the option to either accept or decline cookies:

  • Selecting “Accept” allows non-essential cookies (like analytics or marketing tracking) to continue running normally.

  • Selecting “Decline” will stop all non-essential cookies from tracking any additional movement or engagement from that session.

This ensures that users have full control over how their data is handled while visiting your site.

Customize Default Banner Content

The Cybernautic support team can customize the cookie consent statement and button titles for you if desired. The following fields can be customized as needed, just let our team know if you'd like them to be phrased differently to better match your branding.

Request Design Customizations

This default banner may not quite hit the spot when it comes to how you'd like it to look on your website. If that's the case, don't hesitate to reach out to our Client Services team to discuss your preferred look and feel. It will require 1-2 hours of design and development time, but is a low-cost option for keeping every element on your site in line with your brand and overall style. 

Ready to Add Your Cookie Consent Pop-up?

Feel free to reach out to Cybernautic’s Client Services Team. Our team can customize the message, appearance, or functionality to align with your website and compliance needs.

 
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