Cookie Policy requirements in France
France applies the GDPR under the supervision of the CNIL, whose cookie guidance is actively enforced.
LegalCraft asks about your business and where your customers are, then generates a cookie policy tailored to GDPR, ePrivacy (CNIL) — not a generic template.
What your cookie policy should include
- The categories of cookies you set (essential, analytics, advertising)
- Named third-party cookies and their purpose
- Cookie lifespans
- How users grant or withdraw consent
- Links to third-party opt-outs
Frequently asked questions
Which laws apply to a cookie policy in France?
France applies the GDPR under the supervision of the CNIL, whose cookie guidance is actively enforced. LegalCraft tailors your cookie policy to GDPR, ePrivacy (CNIL).
Do I need a cookie policy and a consent banner?
In the EU and UK, non-essential cookies require prior consent (a banner) plus disclosure (a cookie policy). Elsewhere the banner may be optional, but the disclosure is still best practice.