Easily add and customize a cookie consent banner for your Squarespace website to comply with privacy laws and inform visitors about cookie usage.

Cookie banners help:

• Ensure website functionality
• Improve visitor experience
• Track site traffic
• Comply with legal requirements for visitor consent

Setting Up Your Cookie Banner

1. Enable the Banner

• Navigate to Cookies and Data Privacy panel
• Toggle on Cookie Banner
• Choose display buttons (Reject All and/or Manage Cookies)
• Customize button labels and legal notice text

2. Configure Banner Options

• Select banner design (Footer or Pill)
• Choose whether to include activity log data
• Decide on non-essential cookie restrictions
• Save your settings

3. Customize Banner Style

• Adjust colors and position
• Modify text size
• Style buttons (font, shape, outline, padding)
• Match color scheme with your site design

Adding a Privacy Policy Link

1. Create a privacy policy page
2. Return to Cookie Banner panel
3. Add link to policy in banner text
4. Save changes

Managing Cookie Settings

To restrict non-essential cookies:

1. Open Cookies and Visitors Data panel
2. Enable Cookie Banner
3. Review Advanced Privacy Settings
4. Configure non-essential cookie preferences

Disabling the Banner

1. Open Cookies and Data Privacy panel
2. Toggle off Cookie Banner
3. Note: Disabling with restricted non-essential cookies will prevent certain content from working

Preview and Testing

To view your banner:

• Log out of Squarespace
• Use incognito/private browsing
• Verify all settings work as intended

Note: Always ensure your cookie banner text meets your specific legal requirements, as regulations vary by location.

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