Ai and gdpr what else is needed

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need this, anyone know what should be included

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This is what I use: hope it helps.

Cookie Policy Options

We value your privacy and give you control over the cookies stored on your device. Please select the option that best suits your preferences:

1. Full Decline (Essential Cookies Only)

Description:

You have chosen to decline all cookies that are not strictly necessary for the website’s basic functionality. This means that while you will still have access to the main content and essential services, certain features that rely on non-essential cookies, such as enhanced user experience or performance monitoring, may not function properly.

What This Means:

  • Essential Cookies: Only cookies that are required for core functions, such as security, session management, and accessibility, will be stored.

  • Impact on Functionality: Features such as personalized content, performance analytics, and certain third-party integrations may be limited or unavailable.

  • No Data Collection: We will not collect any data for analytics, research, or marketing purposes.

User Message Example:

“You have chosen to decline all non-essential cookies. While you can still access the main content and basic functions of the website, certain features may be limited or unavailable. We will not collect any data for performance or marketing purposes.”

2. Allow Only Necessary Cookies

Description:

You have chosen to allow only the cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. These cookies are required for fundamental operations like site navigation, secure login, and session management. Cookies for analytics or marketing purposes are disabled.

What This Means:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary cookies will be stored to ensure that the core functionality of the website remains intact.

  • No Analytics or Marketing: Cookies that track performance, provide insights, or personalize advertising will not be used.

User Message Example:

“You have opted for only necessary cookies. These cookies are essential for basic website operations such as security and session management. Analytics and marketing cookies are disabled, so no tracking or personalized advertising will occur.”

3. Allow All Cookies (Research & Marketing Purposes)

Description:

You have given consent to all categories of cookies, including those used for performance analytics, personalized content, and marketing. By allowing all cookies, you help us improve the website’s functionality and deliver targeted content based on your interests.

What This Means:

  • Essential and Non-Essential Cookies: Both essential cookies (e.g., for security and sessions) and non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and marketing) will be stored.

  • Data Collection for Analytics and Marketing: We will collect data to improve user experience, understand site performance, and deliver personalized advertisements.

User Message Example:

“You have allowed all cookies, which enables us to enhance your experience by analyzing site performance and delivering personalized content and advertisements. We will use this information to continuously improve our services and offerings.”

Closing Message:

At any time, you can revisit your preferences and change the types of cookies you allow. Your privacy and data security are our top priorities.

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And then of course, the scripts must do what they say they will do.

1. Full Decline

Script Behavior:

  • Ensure that all non-essential cookies (tracking, analytics, marketing) are blocked or removed.

  • Only allow essential cookies that are necessary for basic functionality.

2. Allow Only Necessary Cookies

Script Behavior:

  • Only permit necessary cookies (session cookies, user preferences, etc.).

  • Block all analytics, tracking, and marketing-related cookies.

3. Allow All Cookies (Research & Marketing Purposes)

Script Behavior:

  • Enable all cookies, including analytics and third-party marketing cookies.

  • Track user behavior for insights into user experience, content performance, and marketing.

Implementation Considerations:

May be necessary for full HDPR compliance.

  • Cookie Banner/Popup: When users first visit the site, they should be presented with these three clear options in a well-designed, non-intrusive banner or popup.

  • Granular Control: In addition to the three categories, users should have the option to adjust settings further (e.g., selectively enabling analytics but not marketing cookies).

  • Documenting Consent: Make sure to log user consent, both for legal compliance and for offering users an option to revisit or change their preferences later (this is usually done by saving consent information in a cookie or in your backend).

  • Cookie Lifespan: Clearly define how long the cookies will last and ensure users are informed about the retention period.

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thanks need to read up a bit more and look at some, a bit more complicated than i thought

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fed that into cursor and it produced this need to read a bit more and check some examples

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Unfortunately it’s pretty complicated. Doable, but a lot of parts.

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Excellent policy. Here is a little more to consider:

This cookie policy is well-structured and aligns closely with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles. However, there are some areas where improvements and additional considerations could enhance its compliance and user experience:

1. Consent Clarity and Actionability

• Improvements: The policy explains the three cookie options well but could benefit from more clarity regarding how users can revisit and modify their consent. You mention that users can revisit their preferences at any time, but it would be more GDPR-compliant to explicitly state how users can do this (e.g., via a link in the website footer or settings menu).

• Issue: It should also include a more detailed explanation of how consent will be withdrawn, which is critical under GDPR. For example, a ‘Revoke Consent’ button should be made available.

2. Granular Control

• Improvements: The policy hints at granular control, which is a good start, but GDPR often expects users to have specific control over each category of non-essential cookies (e.g., strictly necessary, preferences, analytics, and marketing). It would be advisable to explicitly allow users to opt-in or opt-out of specific types of cookies beyond the three predefined groups, as suggested in the “Implementation Considerations.”

• Problem: Without granular consent options, the policy may not be fully GDPR-compliant since users should have control over different categories, not just “all or nothing.”

3. Cookie Lifespan

• Improvements: GDPR requires transparency regarding how long cookies will remain on users’ devices. The policy should specify the lifespan of the different types of cookies or provide a link to a section where users can see a detailed list of cookies and their respective lifespans. This allows users to make informed decisions.

• Problem: The current policy only mentions that cookies will be used but does not indicate their duration, which is a key GDPR requirement.

4. Documenting Consent

• Improvements: It’s good that you mention documenting consent, but the policy could explicitly outline how and where this consent will be logged. GDPR also expects consent records to be maintained for audit purposes, so specifying that the consent will be logged securely and can be retrieved in case of regulatory scrutiny would be helpful.

• Issue: It’s not enough to simply log user consent; the policy should also explain how users can access or delete the information stored in relation to their cookie preferences, if requested.

5. Explicit and Informed Consent

• Improvements: Under GDPR, users must provide explicit and informed consent before any non-essential cookies are placed on their devices. While the policy describes the different options clearly, the scripts and banners should ensure that no non-essential cookies are stored until after the user has made a selection.

• Problem: The “Allow Only Necessary Cookies” option should be the default. The policy should explicitly state that until the user consents to non-essential cookies, only essential cookies will be used.

6. Third-Party Cookies

• Improvements: GDPR expects websites to clearly identify whether any third-party cookies will be used, such as those from advertisers or social media platforms, and what data those third parties will collect. You mention “third-party marketing cookies” briefly, but more detail would be beneficial to fully comply with GDPR.

• Problem: The current policy lacks explicit mention of third parties involved in data collection through cookies. This is critical as GDPR requires that users know the identities of third parties who may have access to their data.

7. Language Improvements

• Considerations: The language used is generally clear and user-friendly, but terms like “research purposes” or “improve services” in the cookie descriptions could be further clarified. Under GDPR, vague or overly broad terms can lead to non-compliance. For instance, stating specifically how user data will be used for “research” or “marketing purposes” will help ensure the policy is transparent.

• Issue: Vague language can undermine informed consent, which GDPR emphasizes. It’s better to be as specific as possible about how data is processed and used.

8. Cookie Banner Design

• Improvements: The suggestion to have a well-designed, non-intrusive banner or popup is good, but GDPR requires that cookie banners be “freely given.” This means the cookie banner should not use techniques like pre-checked boxes for consent or obscuring content until consent is granted.

• Problem: Be cautious about “cookie walls” that may force users into consenting by limiting their access to content. Such practices have been questioned by data protection authorities as potentially non-compliant.

Additional Considerations:

• Cookie Policy Linkage: The cookie policy should be accessible from every page of the site, such as in the footer, to ensure users can find it easily.

• Browser Settings: Mentioning that users can control cookies via their browser settings would provide additional transparency and empower users.

Conclusion:

This policy is a strong start and aligns with many GDPR principles, but it needs adjustments regarding granular cookie control, explicit consent processes, cookie lifespan, and clarity around third-party cookies. Enhanced transparency, improved documentation processes, and more detailed user control will ensure full GDPR compliance.

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I added all of those comments

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I added all of those comments ask for more info on top of this

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This is correct.

All of these points are added through links, which I obviously didn’t share. Most of them are also further explained in the Terms and Conditions section of the website, which is well-referenced with links.

The frustrating part about GDPR is that it actually doubles the amount of data on my documentation website. As a result, the site is slower—most of the added content is scripts—and less eco-friendly, as it requires twice the energy to load. Multiply this across the whole world, and it adds up!

But the most frustrating part is that marketers started this whole mess! Most of them are liberals who live by the motto “good for thee, but not for me.” They’re the same ones living in mansions with private jets and yachts.

Stepping down from my soapbox now. :arrow_down:

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Mine field and probably most people just click agree anyway

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