Configuration of the cookie banner with Complianz made easy

In the age of digital interactivity, data protection is an important topic, especially regarding the use of cookies on websites. With the Complianz plugin, you can ensure that your cookie banner meets legal requirements while being aesthetically pleasing. This guide shows you step by step how to configure and customize the cookie banner.

Key takeaways

• Complete configuration of the cookie banner
• Customization of colors and design
• Importance of consent for external content

Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Accessing the Dashboard

Start by accessing your WordPress dashboard. Log in through the usual URL that ends with /wp-admin to ensure you are in your admin environment.

Step 2: Accessing the Complianz Plugin

Navigate to the settings of Complianz in the dashboard. There you will find all options for the configuration of the cookie banner and other data protection settings.

Step 3: Basic Configuration

Since we are in the European Union, GDPR is relevant. Select the countries from which you expect visitors. This includes Germany, Austria, Belgium, and Spain.

Step 4: Generate Cookie Policy

Create a cookie policy through the Complianz plugin. You can designate a page for the privacy policy. This page should contain all important information regarding the processing of cookies.

Step 5: Imprint and Contact Information

Provide the relevant imprint data, including the company name, a contact email address, and a phone number. This information is necessary to meet legal requirements.

Step 6: Cookie Scanning

Run the scanning function of Complianz to obtain a list of cookies used on your website. You can check if all cookies have been correctly captured and manually add any that are missing.

Step 7: Configure External Services

If you are using external services like Google Fonts or Google Maps, be sure to select the correct options. You can also decide whether each service can be selected individually.

Step 8: Display Cookie Banner

Activate the display of the cookie banner. If this option is disabled, the banner will not be shown. Check in the browser if the banner appears after you have accepted the cookies.

Step 9: Design Customizations

Now it’s time to customize the banner's colors. Use the color tool in your browser to find the desired colors. You can adjust the background color, text color, and button color.

Step 10: Customizing Banner Settings

In the menu, you can set the spacing, rounding of edges, and the overall width of the banner. Make sure that the banner is not too intrusive and does not disturb the user experience.

Step 11: Preview and Testing

Test the settings by accessing the banner in incognito mode. A preview allows you to see the minor adjustments directly before saving the changes.

Step 12: Save Changes and Finalize

Don’t forget to save all changes before finishing the process. Then check your website in the browser to ensure that the cookie banner functions as intended.

Summary - Guide to Configuring the Cookie Banner with Complianz

In this guide, you learned how to configure the cookie banner via the Complianz plugin, customize the colors, and ensure that external content loads only after consent. The key steps include entering imprint data, scanning cookies, and customizing the design to create a user-friendly and privacy-compliant website.