List your cookies clearly and lawfully
Cookie laws require you to tell visitors which cookies you use, what they do, and how to control them — and to obtain consent before setting any that aren’t strictly necessary. A cookie policy is the document that does the explaining; this builder assembles one from the categories you actually use.
How it works
Cookies are grouped into four standard categories, each with a different consent status:
- Strictly necessary — always on, no consent required, because the site cannot function without them.
- Preferences / functional — remember settings; require consent.
- Analytics / performance — measure usage; require consent.
- Marketing / advertising — cross-site tracking; require consent.
The generator writes sections on what cookies are, the categories you selected, third-party cookies, retention, your consent mechanism, changes, and contact. If you select any consent-required category, it describes a banner with accept and reject options and a way to change choices later.
Tips and notes
Run an actual cookie scan of your site so the policy matches reality — undeclared trackers are the most common compliance gap. Make rejecting non-essential cookies as easy as accepting them, and store the user’s choice so you don’t re-prompt every visit. Keep the third-party list current as you add or remove tools. This is a template, not legal advice.