Do I Need a Cookie Policy on My Website?

Yes, if your website uses cookies or other tracking technologies, you legally require a cookie policy. This applies to virtually all modern websites.

When a cookie policy is mandatory:

Always required if:

• Website uses Google Analytics or other analytics tools
• Social media buttons or embedded content are present
• Marketing or advertising cookies are used
• Website stores user preferences
• Any form of tracking or personal data processing occurs

GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements:

• Clear information about cookie types
• User consent before non-essential cookie usage
• Ability to opt-out of cookies
• Information about data storage duration

What to include in cookie policy:

• Cookie types - functional, analytical, marketing
• Purpose - why they are used
• Storage duration - how long data is kept
• Third-party cookies - Google, Facebook, etc.
• User rights - how to change settings

CookieForte Solution:

CookieForte automatically:

• Scans your website and identifies all cookies
• Generates legally compliant cookie policy
• Provides consent banners
• Updates policy when cookies change
• Guarantees GDPR compliance

Risk of penalties:

Without a cookie policy, significant fines can be imposed - up to €20 million or 4% of annual turnover.