LEGAL DRAFT
Cookie policy
An accurate cookie policy begins with an audit of the running website.
DRAFT / NEEDS LEGAL REVIEW BEFORE LAUNCH
This document is a draft. Bracketed details are unverified and must be completed before this policy is relied on or the site launches.
Effective date: [CONFIRM EFFECTIVE DATE]
Current status
[COOKIE AUDIT REQUIRED BEFORE LAUNCH]. This draft does not establish which cookies are set, their duration or whether any non-essential services run before consent.
Essential functions
[LIST ACTUAL COOKIES REQUIRED FOR SIGN-IN, SECURITY, CART, CHECKOUT AND OTHER REQUESTED FUNCTIONS]. Describe each cookie’s provider, purpose and duration after checking the live flow.
Preferences and analytics
[CONFIRM WHETHER PREFERENCE, ANALYTICS OR ADVERTISING COOKIES ARE USED]. List only services that are actually active. Where consent is required, obtain it before setting non-essential cookies.
Your choices
[CONFIRM THE CONSENT SETTINGS CONTROL AND WITHDRAWAL METHOD]. Browser controls may also allow you to remove or block cookies, which can affect requested site functions.
Third parties
[LIST VERIFIED THIRD-PARTY COOKIE PROVIDERS AND THEIR POLICY LINKS]. Audit payment and embedded services separately because their behavior may depend on the step you take.
Questions and changes
Contact [CONFIRM PRIVACY CONTACT CHANNEL] with questions. Recheck the cookie inventory after material changes to the website or connected services.