How to Configure GDPR Settings in CookieConsent

How to Configure GDPR Settings in CookieConsent

A. Access GDPR Settings

Step 1: Open CookieConsent from the left sidebar.

Step 2: Select a Consent Configuration from the list.

Step 3: Click the Configuration tab at the top.

Step 4: Open Legal Specifications to access GDPR settings.



B. Configure GDPR Options


Regional Settings

Step 1: Choose when the CMP should be displayed:

  • Show CMP to all users – Displays the CMP globally (default).

  • Show CMP to EU users only – Displays the CMP only to users in the EU.

  • Do not show CMP – Disables the CMP for this configuration.

Use EU only if you target EU residents.
Use all users if you apply global privacy compliance.


Reshow GDPR CMP

Step 1: Enable this option to redisplay the CMP after a set period.

This requires users to review their consent again and helps maintain GDPR compliance.
Typical intervals are every 6 or 12 months, depending on company policy.


Category Consent

Step 1: Enable category-based consent to allow users to consent by category
(e.g. Analytics, Marketing, Functional).

This provides more transparent consent handling and hides individual service toggles.
Disable this option if service-level consent is required by your legal team.


Close CMP Without Accepting

Step 1: Enable this to allow users to close the CMP without accepting.

Closing the CMP behaves the same as Deny All under EU compliance rules.

Step 2: Choose a close method:

  • Close link (X)

  • Close icon

This option is required in some EU countries based on local DPA recommendations.


DPS Information (Data Processing Services)

Step 1: Choose how much DPS information to display:

  • All DPS details (recommended) – Shows full service details and meets strict legal requirements.

  • Limited DPS details – Shows reduced information but remains compliant.

Your Data Protection Officer (DPO) should determine which option to use.

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