Cookies Page
A cookies page lets users understand what cookies your service uses and allows them to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
When to Use
- Every government service that uses cookies must have a cookies page
- Link to it from your cookie banner and footer
- Update it whenever you add or remove cookies
What to Include
Your cookies page should include:
- What cookies are and why your service uses them
- A list of all cookies used, grouped by purpose
- How long each cookie lasts
- A way to accept or reject non-essential cookies
Essential Cookies Section
Essential cookies are required for the service to work. Users cannot reject these.
Essential cookies
These cookies are required for the service to work. We do not need to ask for your permission to use them.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Keeps you signed in while using the service | When you close your browser |
| cookie_preferences | Saves your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies Section
Analytics cookies help you understand how people use your service. Users should be able to reject these.
Analytics cookies (optional)
With your permission, we use analytics cookies to collect information about how you use this service. This helps us improve the service.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Helps us count how many people visit this service | 2 years |
| _gid | Helps us count how many people visit this service | 24 hours |
Cookie Preferences Form
<fieldset class="fieldset">
<legend class="fieldset-legend">
Do you want to accept analytics cookies?
</legend>
<div class="form-radios">
<div class="form-radio">
<input type="radio" id="cookies-yes" name="analytics" value="yes">
<label class="form-radio-label" for="cookies-yes">Yes</label>
</div>
<div class="form-radio">
<input type="radio" id="cookies-no" name="analytics" value="no">
<label class="form-radio-label" for="cookies-no">No</label>
</div>
</div>
</fieldset>
<button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">
Save cookie preferences
</button>Success Message
Show a success notification when users save their preferences.
Your cookie preferences have been saved.
Page Structure
A typical cookies page structure:
- Page title: "Cookies"
- Brief explanation of what cookies are
- Essential cookies table
- Analytics cookies table (with accept/reject form)
- Any other cookie categories
- Link to privacy policy