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CookieCompliance

Is a cookie banner mandatory for all websites?

Yes, if the site uses any cookies other than "Strictly Necessary" ones, user information and consent are mandatory.

Can the consent box be pre-ticked?

No, pre-ticked boxes are illegal. The user must actively check the box to give consent.

What info must be in the Cookie Policy?

The policy must list all cookies, their purpose, duration, and information about third parties (who data is shared with).

What are "Necessary" cookies?

These are files without which the site cannot function (e.g., remembering items in a cart). Consent is not needed for them, only information.

Website Cookie Policy and Data Protection Compliance

In the modern digital space, any website or application uses "cookies" to improve user experience, collect analytical data, or conduct targeted marketing. However, the use of cookies is directly linked to the processing of personal data (such as IP addresses, behavior history, location). Georgia's new Law on Personal Data Protection imposes strict requirements on website owners: users must be informed and, in most cases, must give prior consent to the use of cookies. A simple notification saying "We use cookies" is no longer sufficient. An incorrect cookie banner or policy can become grounds for fines by the Personal Data Protection Service.

Our service offers a full package for website and app cookie compliance. The service includes:

Cookie Audit: Technical scanning of your website to determine exactly what types of cookies you use (necessary, analytical, marketing) and where this data is sent (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel).
Cookie Policy Drafting: Preparing legally sound text detailing the purpose, expiration, and third parties for each cookie.
Consent Banner Design: Consulting on how the "consent banner" should look to meet legal requirements (e.g., no pre-ticked "agree" boxes).
GDPR/ePrivacy Compliance: If your website also serves EU citizens, adapting the policy to European regulations.
Opt-out Mechanism: Creating the ability for users to easily withdraw consent at any time.

Practical example: Many Georgian websites use a banner saying, "By continuing, you agree to cookies." Under the new standard, this is no longer considered valid consent. Consent must be "freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous." This means the user must actively click an "I Agree" button. Also, a common mistake is loading analytical cookies before the user clicks consent. This technical flaw is considered a legal violation. Another issue is third-party cookies—companies must know what Facebook or Google does with their visitors' data.

Legal regulation is based on the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection (Article 6 - Consent) and the Law on Electronic Communications. The Personal Data Protection Service actively checks websites and fines those that fail to ensure transparency. European practice (GDPR) also heavily influences Georgian regulations.

Coordinated work with a lawyer and an IT specialist is essential. The lawyer writes the text, and the developer implements it in the code. Our service combines these two components to ensure your digital product is safe and legal.

Legal.ge offers a simple and effective way for Cookie compliance. Do not risk a fine due to an incorrect banner. Fix your website today with the help of our experts.