Cookie Policy requirements in United Kingdom
The UK retained GDPR as 'UK GDPR', enforced alongside the Data Protection Act 2018, with PECR governing cookies and electronic marketing.
LegalCraft asks about your business and where your customers are, then generates a cookie policy tailored to UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR — 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 United Kingdom?
The UK retained GDPR as 'UK GDPR', enforced alongside the Data Protection Act 2018, with PECR governing cookies and electronic marketing. LegalCraft tailors your cookie policy to UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR.
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.