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How to Implement and Customize the Cookie Consent Banner

This article explains how to enable, configure, and customize the Cookie Consent Banner in Kyrios websites and funnels to meet privacy compliance requirements.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

Use this when you need to display a cookie consent banner on a Kyrios website or funnel, customize consent behavior, or manage cookie categories for compliance.

Accessing the Cookie Consent Banner

You can access the Cookie Consent settings directly from the website or funnel builder.

Steps:

  1. Open the website or funnel in the builder.

  2. Locate the cookie icon in the top action header bar.

  3. Click the cookie icon to open Cookie Consent settings.

Enabling the Cookie Consent Banner

The banner must be enabled before any consent settings apply.

Steps:

  1. Open the General tab in Cookie Consent.

  2. Toggle Enable cookie consent banner to ON.

  3. Review the informational notice and click Agree when prompted.

General Settings

General Settings control compliance behavior, button text, and messaging.

Available Options:

  • Compliance type:

    • Ask to opt in: Requires user consent before non-essential cookies load.

    • Don’t ask: Displays notice without blocking cookies.

  • Button text customization for:

    • Accept essential

    • Accept all

    • Customize

  • Message description: Main banner text shown to visitors.

  • Policy link: Optional link to your privacy or cookie policy.

Layout Options

Layout settings define where and how the banner appears on the page.

Available Layouts:

  • Bottom banner

  • Top banner

  • Left floating

  • Right floating

  • Center floating

Advanced Settings

Advanced Settings control how long user consent remains valid.

Setting:

  • Consent expiration (days): Number of days before users are prompted again for consent.

Region Settings

Region Settings control where the banner is displayed based on visitor location.

Available Options:

  1. Worldwide: Shows the banner to all visitors.

  2. EU Countries & UK: Shows the banner only in GDPR regions.

  3. Select Countries: Manually choose specific countries.

Managing the Cookie List

The Cookie List defines which cookies belong to each category and whether users can control them.

Cookie Categories:

  • Essential

  • Functional

  • Analytics

  • Performance

  • Advertising

  • Uncategorized

Each category can be enabled or disabled independently.

Adding Cookies to a Category

Cookies must be added manually so users can see what is being used.

Required Fields:

  • Cookie ID

  • Duration

  • Domain

  • Description

Regex Support:

  • ga-* – Matches Google Analytics cookies

  • _ga.* – Matches all GA cookies

  • _fbp.* – Matches Facebook Pixel cookies

Scanning Your Website for Cookies

To identify cookies in use:

Steps:

  1. Temporarily disable the Cookie Consent Banner.

  2. Use a third-party scanning tool.

  3. Review detected cookies.

  4. Add them to the correct categories manually.

Important: If the banner is enabled during scanning, non-essential cookies may be blocked and not detected.

Saving and Publishing Changes

Changes apply only after saving or publishing.

Steps:

  1. Review all settings.

  2. Click Save or Publish.

  3. Test the banner on desktop and mobile devices.

Common Issues and Fixes

Banner does not appear
Ensure the banner is enabled and region settings include the visitor’s country.

Cookies not detected
Disable the banner before scanning the website for cookies.

Translations missing
If default text is edited, translations must be added manually.

FAQ

Can I customize the appearance of the Cookie Consent Banner?

Yes. You can customize layout, colors, fonts, and all button text.

Can I hide the cookie list but still show the banner?

Yes. The cookie list can be disabled while keeping accept and reject options visible.

What happens if a visitor clears their cookies?

The banner will reappear and ask for consent again.

Is the Cookie Consent Banner GDPR compliant?

Yes. It supports opt-in consent, regional targeting, and category-based control.

Will automatic translations still work if I change button text?

No. Editing default text disables built-in translations. Manual translations are required.

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