How do I configure a cookie banner with Iubenda?
- October 7, 2024
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Every website you visit should have a cookie banner. Since the GDPR came into force in May 2018, it has been legally required to query the user’s cookie
Every website you visit should have a cookie banner. Since the GDPR came into force in May 2018, it has been legally required to query the user’s cookie preferences. How do you start configuring such a banner? We explain that in this how-to. We use Iubenda for the configuration in the portal of the hosting provider Combell.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are stored on your computer when you visit a website and have accepted cookies. They are mainly used to distinguish users from each other. For example, when you log in to a website, that website remembers that you have specifically logged in. Therefore, you do not have to log in again every time you visit. They also collect personal data for marketing purposes. This is where the GDPR comes into play. Websites are not allowed to simply obtain this information from you without permission.
What is legally expected from cookies?
First and foremost, anyone who wants to use cookies on their website simply needs to explain what the cookies do and why they are placed and read or not. The user must also be given the opportunity to consent to the cookies. This happens in a cookie banner, a pop-up that appears on your website.
There are several things you must include on the banner to be legally compliant. You must clearly indicate what type of cookies are used on the website and why. As mentioned above, you should give the user the opportunity to consent to these cookies through a simple option such as checkboxes or buttons. Unless they are exempt cookies, which are functional and analytical cookies. And finally, the banner must be accessible and clearly visible to every user.
Configure the banner
To configure cookie notification, click in the Combell dashboard Online Complianceand then click the button Manage online compliance for your desired page. Now open the Iubenda dashboard by clicking on the top right Open the Iubenda dashboard Click. Then click Privacy controls and cookie solution on the button Generate now. You will then be taken to the configuration window and can get started.
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Step 1: Country and language selection
On the left side of the panel you can set two things: where your company is located and what country the website users are in. Here you can choose from predefined options or select countries. When you’re done, click bcalm down and move on.
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Step 2: Check compliance settings
Based on your decisions, the plugin automatically generates compliance settings. These are institutions that ensure that you meet the legal requirements of certain countries. GDPR settings are configured for Benelux by default. You have the option to use automatic configuration, but everything can also be adjusted manually. This can be done easily using the checkboxes. Please note that the automatic settings already by default meet the most stringent requirements of major international laws and regulations.
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Step 3: Style and Text
Under the block Compliance settings you think Style and text. This allows you to set the external elements of the banner. You can clearly see this in the four boxes: Format and position, text, Theme And Privacy widget. From on To be processed By clicking below in each field you can:
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- Adjust the position of the banner and add a lightbox effect if necessary Formatting and position.
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- Adjust the font size and add your own text in the section text.
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- Customize the colors of the banner and buttons or choose between a dark or light theme. You can also add some individuality by setting your brand colors and logo through the block Theme.
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- The Privacy widget and personalize the placement.
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Step 4: Privacy and Cookie Policy
As a final step, you can set a privacy and cookie policy using the three checkboxes: Generate one with Iubenda, add later or Link your own policy. Once this is done and everything has been saved correctly, press Confirm and continue and you will be automatically redirected to the embed page.
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