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Adding Cookie compliance banner in WordPress

Cookies store user information such as logins, shopping carts, and preferences. Privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA require websites to notify users about cookie usage and obtain consent. On ruachost.com, you can add a cookie compliance banner to your WordPress site using a plugin.

Section titled “Why Add a Cookie Banner?”
  • Comply with international privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
  • Build trust with visitors by being transparent about data usage.
  • Avoid legal penalties for non‑compliance.
Section titled “Steps to Add a Cookie Compliance Banner”

  1. Log in to WordPress as the administrator.

  2. In the dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.

  3. Search for:

    Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA

  4. Click Install Now, then Activate.

  5. In the dashboard, go to Cookies (new menu item).

  6. Configure settings:

    • Message → Customize the text shown to users.
    • Privacy Policy Link → Add a link to your privacy policy page.
    • Expiration Date → Set how long consent lasts (e.g., 30 days).
    • ⚠️ Do not enable “accept notice on any click” — this may violate compliance rules.

  7. Click Save Changes.

  8. Reload your site → The cookie banner should now appear.