This module is designed to assist you in creating a cookie notice. By answering seven questions in the questionnaire, you will be able to download a document titled Cookie Notice in Word format from the TEMPLATE EXPORT section.
If you process personal data through cookies, you are legally required to inform data subjects in accordance with the principle of transparency and the requirements outlined in Articles 12–14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Information about personal data processing via cookies can be included in your privacy policy or data processing statement, which should comprehensively inform data subjects about all personal data processing activities you conduct, as mandated by the GDPR.
For additional information on this topic, please refer to the module’s Privacy Policy section.
Alternatively, detailed information regarding the processing of personal data through cookies can be provided in a separate document, such as a Cookie Notice.
It is crucial that the provided information accurately reflects the actual state of the website. This includes specifying the types and categories of cookies used, the personal data collected through them, their purpose, retention periods, access rights, and whether the data is transferred to third countries or international organizations.
If the website administrator lacks the necessary expertise to analyze the cookies used, they should collaborate with web developers to ensure an accurate description of the website’s cookie-related data processing activities. Simply copying information from another website to fulfill formal requirements is not advisable.
Additionally, information about cookies should always be kept up to date. Any modifications or upgrades to the website that impact cookies must be reflected in the documentation accordingly.
Finally, it is essential to ensure that both the privacy policy and cookie notice are easily accessible to data subjects—ideally placed in the footer of the website on all pages.
