{"id":184810,"date":"2023-12-05T02:31:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=184810"},"modified":"2023-12-14T06:11:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T06:11:03","slug":"cookie-banner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/data-privacy-it\/cookie-banner\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Cookie Banner?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many online businesses in our technology-savvy world now use cookies on their websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, several online shops use cookies to remember user items in a shopping basket, track behaviour and customise user experiences. However, when using cookies, strict legal rules apply. One of the key rules to follow is to obtain user consent for using cookies. Most businesses address this by using a pop up \u2018cookie banner\u2019. This article will explain the background of the legal requirements and what a website cookie banner is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Cookie Banner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cookie banner is a pop-up that arises when a user goes onto a website. The banner is often referred to as a \u2018cookie consent banner\u2019 as it:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tells the user that the website uses cookies; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>requests consent from the user to deploy cookies before they can access the website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A cookie banner often gives a website user the choice to accept or reject cookies on a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Cookie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cookie is a small text file stored on a user\u2019s device, such as their computer, phone or tablet. Cookies can enable businesses to identify individual users and store certain information about them. Cookies are also often used for targeting and advertising purposes, for example, based on the browser history of a website user.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various types of cookies, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>essential or strictly necessary cookies;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>performance or analytical cookies;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>functionality cookies; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeting or advertising cookies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A website could use cookies for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>remembering the items in a customer\u2019s cart;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>counting the number of visitors to the website; or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>personalising content targeted at a user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"#content-next\"\n   class=\"block p-4 mt-10 text-xl font-bold text-center text-white no-underline bg-gray-800 rounded-t-xl\">\n    Continue reading this article below the form\n    <i class=\"text-xl fa-regular 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The PECR sets out various rules for businesses to follow when using cookies. We explain some of these rules in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rule<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notifying Users<\/td><td>Unless an exception applies, you must tell individuals you are using cookies. A <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/data-privacy-it\/cookie-policy\/\">cookie policy<\/a> is a document that provides detailed information about the use of cookies. A cookie policy describes various information about a business&#8217;s different types of cookies and how they are used. Often, it allows users to understand how to control and change their preferences around using cookies.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>User Consent<\/td><td>You must obtain a user\u2019s consent to deploy cookies on their device unless the cookies are essential. For example, cookies may be strictly necessary to make a website work. We explore this further below.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/data-privacy-it\/how-does-gdpr-affect-my-business\/\">UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018<\/a> also govern cookies to the extent that their use involves the processing of personal data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Businesses Lawfully Use Cookie Banners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some points you should consider when using cookie banners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Consent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need consent to deploy cookies under PECR, the user\u2019s consent must be clear, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. As a result, it is vital that your cookie consent mechanism is correct and compliant with PECR.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to ensure that you can show that a user has given their specific, informed and ambiguous consent for you to deploy cookies on their device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should note that \u2018implied\u2019 consent is not compliant with the PECR rules. Users must take an active step to show they consent to the use of cookies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Displaying the Banner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;A cookie banner should appear when a user first visits a website, to meet these strict requirements. The banner should deal with the consent requirements under PECR and provide information about the website\u2019s cookie policy detailing the specific cookies the website uses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses also need to consider how to provide clear and comprehensive information about cookies without confusing or disrupting a user\u2019s experience. In practice, this can be difficult.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Risks of Using a Cookie Banner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should note the risks around using techniques such as cookie banners. For example, suppose a user ignores the cookie banner without indicating their consent to using cookies, and you go ahead and deploy non-essential cookies. 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