Question 1

Do I need a cookie banner if my website already has a privacy policy?

Accepted Answer

A privacy policy alone does not satisfy UK cookie law because the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) require informed consent before most cookies are placed on a visitor’s device. A privacy policy explains what you do with data after the fact but it does not give visitors the chance to say yes or no beforehand.

Question 2

What’s the difference between PECR and UK GDPR when it comes to cookies?

Accepted Answer

PECR governs the act of storing or accessing information on a device, such as placing a cookie, and requires consent for anything beyond strictly necessary functions. UK GDPR comes into play when that stored information counts as personal data, which is the case for most analytics and tracking cookies, and it sets the bar for what counts as valid consent and requires a lawful basis for processing. The two regulations overlap, so most websites need to satisfy both at once.

Question 3

Which cookies don’t require consent?

Accepted Answer

Only strictly necessary cookies, such as those needed for a shopping basket or login session, are exempt. Tools like Google Analytics, embedded YouTube videos and live chat widgets require consent from visitors.

Question 4

Why do trackers on some websites load before a visitor clicks accept?

Accepted Answer

This usually happens because the consent platform isn’t properly configured to block scripts at a technical level. Plugins or third-party services can run before the consent tool has a chance to intervene, especially after updates. Installing a Consent Management Platform (CMP) is only the first step; it has to be correctly integrated with every tracking technology on the site to actually stop unauthorised storage.

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