About This Document

This Cookies Policy explains how a company uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website.
It helps ensure transparency about data collection practices and supports compliance with privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA, and other global standards.

Who Should Use This Template

• Website owners and startups collecting analytics, preferences, or marketing data via cookies

• SaaS providers and online businesses needing to inform users about tracking technologies

• Companies looking to enhance user experience while maintaining legal compliance for data privacy

• Any organization operating a public-facing website accessible by users from regulated jurisdictions (e.g., EU, California)

What the Template Includes

• Overview of what cookies are and their function

• Types of cookies used:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies (site functionality)

  • Functionality Cookies (user preferences)

  • Performance Cookies (site analytics and improvements)

  • Marketing/Advertising Cookies (targeted advertising and retargeting)

• Purpose of each type of cookie

• User options for managing cookie preferences:

  • Cookie banners/settings

  • Browser settings

  • Third-party extensions

• Examples of how cookies are used (device info, browsing behavior, location data)

• Lifespan of cookies (session vs. persistent cookies)

• Use of other tracking technologies like web beacons and flash cookies

• How changes to the Cookies Policy will be communicated

• Contact details for privacy inquiries

• Editable Word format for easy updates

Instructions for Completing the Template

• Insert your Company Name throughout the document where indicated.

• Add a working Contact Email address for questions or data privacy requests.

• Customize or expand on specific cookies or third-party tools you use (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, HubSpot).

• Set the Publish Date at the end of the policy to reflect the most recent update.

• Make sure this Cookies Policy is linked in your website’s footer, alongside your Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Important Reminder

This document is provided as a template to assist with standard cookie and tracking disclosure requirements.
It does not constitute legal advice. You should consult a qualified attorney or privacy consultant to ensure the Cookies Policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws based on the jurisdictions where your users are located.