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2 of 3|Documentation & Compliance
reading 15 min•Required Documents
Cookie Policy
Managing tracking technologies.
🎯 Learning Objectives
- ▸ Understand the different types of cookies
- ▸ Learn how to implement a cookie consent banner
Types of Cookies
A cookie policy should explain the cookies you use:
- • Strictly Necessary: Required for the website to function (no consent needed).
- • Performance/Analytics: Help you understand how users interact with the site (consent needed).
- • Functionality: Remember user preferences (consent needed).
- • Targeting/Advertising: Track users to show targeted ads (consent needed).
The Consent Banner
Your cookie banner must have a clear "Accept" and "Reject" button. You cannot rely on users scrolling past the banner to infer consent.
📖 Glossary
- Cookie
- A small piece of data stored on the user's computer by the web browser while browsing a website.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- You need consent before placing non-essential cookies.
- The policy must explain how users can manage cookies.
- Cookies can track users across the internet.
📚 Further Reading
- DPDPA Section 5 — Government of India (2023)
Course Author
Shilpi Kulshrestha
Shilpi is a corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience in data protection, company law, and regulatory compliance. She has advised 50+ startups and enterprises on DPDPA readiness, privacy gover...