Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from Termly’s Legal Experts

Do I need a cookie policy on my website?

No, you do not need a cookie policy on your website. However, some laws such as the ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) require websites to detail their use of cookies to users.

To comply with these laws, websites need to provide users with the following information:

This can be done by dedicating a section of your privacy policy to cookies, or by having a separate cookie policy.

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Having a separate cookie policy may help you comply with privacy laws.

You can easily create a cookie policy that addresses all the legally required cookie information by using a cookie policy template.

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