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What is a cookie policy?

A cookie policy is a document containing a list of all the cookies used on a website, along with detailed information about each. It also helps users understand how their data is used, how long the cookies will remain on their device, and more.

Cookies are an essential component of a website. They improve the users’ experience, and they collect data about a user's behavior on the site. This information can then provide better content, personalized ads, and more. All this may sound great, but it quickly becomes problematic under most data protection laws.

How Cookies Work?

Cookies are sent from a web server to the user’s computer each time they visit the site. On subsequent visits, the information stored in the cookie can be retrieved and used to customize the user’s experience. For example, if a website remembers your language settings from the first time you visited, you don’t have to change them again the next time.

Cookies can be used for a variety of purposes, such as tracking website activity, personalizing web page content, storing user preferences, and more. This can be helpful for users, as it allows websites to tailor their experience to a user’s needs.

Why are cookie policies important?

A cookie policy is not required by every jurisdiction. Privacy laws require websites to share information about how they conduct their data collection and processing practices. Cookies can be linked to personal data collection, making cookie policies important for establishing trust with users, especially if you’re collecting personal data.

Besides helping your website comply with legal requirements, a well-written cookie policy can do more than just explain what cookies are and how they work. There are many reasons why you should create a cookie policy for your site, including:

  • To help users know what cookies are used on your site, how they collect information, and how long they store the data. This is important because it gives users control over their own data and helps them make an informed choice about cookies.
  • To build trust with users by showing them how they can protect themselves while using your website.
  • To protect your business/website against any legal action that may come from the misleading use of cookies by third-party services.
  • To allow users to know exactly how websites use cookies and other forms of tracking technology so they can take steps in protecting their privacy.