GDPR Cookie Banner Best Practices in 2024
GDPR has been enforced since 2018, but many websites still get cookie banners wrong. Here's what you need to know in 2024.
What Makes a GDPR-Compliant Cookie Banner?
**1. No pre-ticked boxes**
Non-essential cookies cannot be enabled by default. Users must actively opt in.
**2. Reject option must be as prominent as Accept**
The "Accept All" and "Reject All" buttons must be equally visible. You cannot hide the reject option in small print or behind multiple clicks.
**3. Granular control**
Users must be able to accept or reject different categories of cookies independently.
**4. Easy withdrawal**
Users must be able to change their consent at any time, as easily as they gave it.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Cookie walls (blocking access unless users accept) - Confusing language designed to trick users - Not honoring browser Do Not Track signals - Missing cookie categorization
CookieSeal handles all of this automatically with our compliant consent banner templates.