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What is an Opt-In Cookie?

Last Updated: August 5, 2022

Opt-In Cookie

An Opt-In cookie requires a website visitor to take a clear positive, affirmative action, such as checking a tick-box or another similar action. The intention is to prove the user made a clear indication they consent to the processing of their personal data.

Opt-in cookie consent is used for a variety of purposes, such as agreeing to terms and conditions, signing up for online content like newsletters and resources, consenting to the use of cookies, and more.

 

Opt-In & Opt-Out Difference

The main difference between an opt-in cookie and an opt-out cookie, is an opt-in cookie will be automatically set to no tracking and the user must actively check a box to opt-in. Companies who wish to utilize an opt-out cookie consent approach should be sure to review national and local privacy laws to ensure compliance.

 

GDPR Opt-In Cookie

The Opt-In cookie consent method complies with GDPR, unlike the opt-out method. Opt-in cookies provide the user with full transparency into data collection and give the user a clear option to opt-in. Additionally, the opt-in consent model doesn’t allow websites to drop cookies or gather data on users before they explicitly consent to do so, either verbally or written.

Your opt-in cookie banner should be descriptive of its use and purposes.

Opt-In Cookie Consent Banner

 

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