This article explains how to create a GDPR compliant cookie banner on WordPress websites. We will be using the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin by WebToffee. The plugin offers a complete suite of cookie compliance for WordPress websites. This article also lists the major requirements for a GDPR compliant cookie banner.
If you sell internationally or have clients in the EU region, then you may be aware of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how is it important to your business. The European Union has introduced General Data Protection Regulation to protect user data privacy.
GDPR has set a standard for privacy regulations and is known as the world’s toughest privacy and security law. In this article, we are explaining how to create a GDPR-compliant cookie banner in WordPress.
Key Takeaways:
- A consent banner will help you ensure cookie compliance with GDPR by getting explicit consent from site visitors.
- WebToffee’s GDPR Cookie Consent plugin is a Google-certified solution to create cookie banners in WordPress.
Follow these steps to create a GDPR Compliant Cookie Banner for your WordPress website.
Step 1: Install WebToffee Cookie Consent Plugin for WordPress
Our GDPR Cookie Consent Plugin is a Google-certified CMP solution for WordPress websites. It helps you comply with EU GDPR and US State laws. With our plugin, you can easily manage cookie compliance on your WordPress website with IAB TCF and Google Consent Mode integrations.
- After purchasing the plugin, you can download the plugin zip file from the My account section. You will also receive an email with the link to download the plugin file.
- Now, open your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins > Add New Plugin.
- Click on Upload Plugin to upload the plugin file. Then, Install and activate the plugin.
Step 2: Configure GDPR Cookie Banner in WordPress
- Now, go to Cookie Consent settings from your WordPress sidebar menu.
- Under the Cookie Banner settings page, choose GDPR as the Consent Law.
- Select the Enable cookie banner checkbox.
- Set geo-targeting for EU Countries & UK. This will ensure that the cookie banner is displayed only to visitors from these regions.
- Enable IAB TCF and Google Consent Mode if required. These settings can be ignored if you are not using Google’s ads and analytical services or displaying third-party ads on your website.
- Expand the Show advanced settings dropdown, and enable the Reload page upon user consent checkbox.
Then, proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Choose a Layout for the Cookie Banner
- From the Layout tab, choose Banner style for the cookie notice.
- You can also choose a style for the Preference Center.
Step 4: Customize Cookie Banner
- Go to the Content & Colors tab. You can customize various elements in the cookie banner.
- Customize the title and content for the cookie banner.
- Choose a color for the text, buttons, background, and border.
- Now, expand the Revisit Consent menu, and enable the Revisit consent button.
- Click on Update settings to save the cookie banner settings.
This will add a GDPR cookie banner on your WordPress website.
Also Read: 15 Best GDPR Cookie Consent Banner Examples
- Inform users about the use of cookies in simple and clear language
- Provide auto-translation for the text in the cookie banner based on visitors’ preferred language
- Categories cookies based on their purposes
- Allow site visitors to accept and reject cookies based on their categories.
- Display ‘Accept’ and ‘Reject’ buttons on the banner
- Allow visitors to close cookie banners without providing consent
- Automatically block third-party cookies until the user grants consent to it
- Add links to the privacy policy and cookie policy
- Allow users to withdraw and modify their consent preferences anytime
- Ensure responsive design for the cookie banner for all screen sizes
Further Reading: Privacy UX: Best UI/UX Practices for Cookie Consent Banners
Our GDPR Cookie Consent Plugin is a complete cookie compliance tool for WordPress websites. It lets you comply with major privacy laws like GDPR and CPRA for using cookies on your website. You can create a cookie consent notice and get implicit or explicit consent from your site visitors.
The plugin will scan and identify the third-party cookies on your website and add them to the cookie list. It will automatically block the third-party cookies until the user gives consent to it. You can provide granular control option to your site visitors and allow them to partially consent to cookies based on their categories.
The plugin supports geo-targeting so that EU users will see a GDPR-compliant banner, whereas users from the United States will see a banner that complies with US state laws. Additionally the plugin is compatible with popular multilingual plugins and provides out-of-the-box translations for 10 languages.
Quick Note:
WebToffee’s GDPR Cookie Consent Plugin is certified by Google for TCF and Google’s additional consent specifications.
Learn more here: WebToffee’s GDPR Cookie Consent Plugin is Now a Google Certified CMP
Every website owner who deals with clients in the EU region must have to comply with the GDPR guidelines. Millions of Euros have been imposed as fines on big corporates for violating GDPR guidelines.
Make sure your website complies with the GDPR guidelines. You must also ensure that your website has a strong cookie and privacy policy. You might also be interested in reading our article on the best GDPR plugins for WordPress. Do you have any queries? Drop them in the comments.
