{"id":186607,"date":"2024-03-12T15:32:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T15:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=186607"},"modified":"2025-03-07T05:28:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T05:28:49","slug":"legally-compliant-cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/data-privacy-it\/legally-compliant-cookie-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can My Business Obtain a Legally Compliant Cookie Policy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cookies are a common tool which businesses deploy on user devices in our rapidly evolving technological landscape. Tech-savvy businesses often use cookies to improve user experience and display targeted advertising. Whilst a regular tool, it is essential to note that various legal rules apply when using cookies. For example, users need detailed information about using cookies on their devices. Businesses commonly present this in a cookie policy document. This article will explore who can help your UK business prepare a legally compliant cookie policy relevant to the laws and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Cookies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cookie is a small text file stored on a user\u2019s device, like a computer or phone. Cookies help businesses identify users and store information such as login details or preferences. Businesses deploy cookies for different purposes, such as targeting ads based on user browsing history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of cookies, including:<\/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&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeting or advertising cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses use cookies in various ways, from remembering customer preferences to efficiently managing e-commerce shopping baskets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary law governing cookie use for UK businesses is the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (<strong>PECR<\/strong>). PECR requires businesses to obtain user consent before placing cookies on their devices and provide clear information about cookie usage. The UK&#8217;s data protection regulator, the ICO, recommends informing users about cookies as best practice. Hence, cookie policies and banners are commonly visible on most <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/data-privacy-it\/website-cookie-policy\/\">websites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is a Cookie Policy Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cookie policy is a crucial document that provides detailed information about cookies, explaining the various types a business uses so users are adequately informed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/29111635\/start-online-business-uk-560x792-1.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">How to Start an Online Business in the UK<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Starting an online business in the UK is complex. This free guide helps you navigate the legal steps with confidence.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.uk\/uk-online-business-guide.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses must offer clear and user-friendly information about cookies, ensuring transparency. Providing comprehensive details about the types, purposes, duration, and third-party access to cookies is essential. Additionally, businesses should facilitate user control over cookie usage, typically through cookie preference centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essential information to include in a cookie policy includes details regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the types of cookies used;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the purposes of essential and non-essential cookies;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the duration of cookie usage;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>third-party access to cookies; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>instructions for managing cookie preferences and opting out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The PECR and privacy laws set out various requirements that your business must meet when drafting cookie policies.&nbsp;<\/p>\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 fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n<\/a>\n<div class=\"px-6 pt-10 pb-12 mb-10 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They require a solid technical understanding of the cookies you deploy and a clear understanding of the legal rules surrounding cookies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Conducting a cookie audit is essential to understand the cookies your business employs and how they function. This may require technical expertise, often necessitating involvement from website owners and developers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The following teams can support you with preparing a cookie policy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working With a Data Protection Lawyer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A data protection lawyer can help you draft a cookie policy tailored to comply with the <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/data-privacy-it\/marketing-activities-pecr\/\">PECR rules<\/a>. If your cookies collect personal data from users, further considerations will apply under the UK GDPR data protection law rules. A lawyer can advise you on compliance with these rules, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lawyer can also guide you on the UK data protection regulator\u2019s guidance on best practices for cookie policy documents. Cookie law breaches are a crucial area of concern, and the regulator has taken a range of enforcement action against businesses that breach PECR\u2019s cookie law rules. A lawyer can guide you on the latest developments and keep you abreast of any legal changes you must be aware of. 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