{"id":641,"date":"2025-12-26T08:13:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T07:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=641"},"modified":"2026-06-07T20:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T18:05:32","slug":"how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to place information about cookies on a WordPress-based website?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies are commonly used to improve website functionality, personalize content and advertisements, and collect anonymous usage statistics that help website owners improve their services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To inform visitors about the use of cookies and help meet privacy compliance requirements, you can use a dedicated WordPress plugin such as <strong>Cookie Notice &amp; Compliance for GDPR\/CCPA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Why_Display_a_Cookie_Notice\" >Why Display a Cookie Notice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Installing_the_Plugin\" >Installing the Plugin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Step_1\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Step_2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Step_3\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Step_4\" >Step 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Step_5\" >Step 5<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Initial_Setup\" >Initial Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Configuring_the_Cookie_Notice\" >Configuring the Cookie Notice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Step_1-2\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Step_2-2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Example_Notice_Text\" >Example Notice Text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Step_3-2\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Step_4-2\" >Step 4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Displaying_the_Notice_to_Visitors\" >Displaying the Notice to Visitors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Benefits_of_Using_a_Cookie_Notice_Plugin\" >Benefits of Using a Cookie Notice Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-place-information-about-cookies-on-a-wordpress-based-website\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Display_a_Cookie_Notice\"><\/span>Why Display a Cookie Notice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-3681834684\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy regulations require website owners to inform visitors about the collection and processing of personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies may be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics and statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing and advertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing clear information about cookie usage helps improve transparency and may be required depending on the technologies used on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installing_the_Plugin\"><\/span>Installing the Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your WordPress administration panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Plugins \u2192 Add New\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the search field, enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Cookie Notice &amp; Compliance for GDPR\/CCPA\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-420.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-420.png 1024w, https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-420-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-420-768x318.png 768w, https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-420-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4\"><\/span>Step 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locate the plugin in the search results and click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Install Now\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5\"><\/span>Step 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the installation is complete, click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Activate\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Initial_Setup\"><\/span>Initial Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After activation, the plugin may display a setup wizard or prompt you to run a compliance scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also see information about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating an account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional compliance services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These options are optional and not required for displaying a cookie notice on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not wish to use these additional services, you can dismiss the notification and continue with the basic configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configuring_the_Cookie_Notice\"><\/span>Configuring the Cookie Notice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1-2\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the WordPress administration menu, navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Cookies\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Cookie Notice\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">depending on the plugin version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2-2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customize the notice content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical settings include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cookie notification text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept button text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reject button text (if enabled)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privacy policy link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banner position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colors and appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_Notice_Text\"><\/span>Example Notice Text<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and provide personalized content. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our use of cookies.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3-2\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a Privacy Policy page, add its URL in the appropriate settings field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4-2\"><\/span>Step 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save your changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Displaying_the_Notice_to_Visitors\"><\/span>Displaying the Notice to Visitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once configured and saved, the cookie banner will automatically appear to visitors accessing your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your settings, visitors may be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accept cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reject non-essential cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review additional cookie information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Privacy Policy page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Using_a_Cookie_Notice_Plugin\"><\/span>Benefits of Using a Cookie Notice Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a dedicated plugin allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inform visitors about cookie usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve privacy transparency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link directly to your Privacy Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize the appearance of the notification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage visitor consent preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To display a cookie notice on a WordPress website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install and activate the <strong>Cookie Notice &amp; Compliance for GDPR\/CCPA<\/strong> plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the plugin settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure the notice text and privacy policy link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After configuration, visitors will automatically see a cookie notification when accessing your website, helping you communicate how cookies are used and improving transparency regarding data processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[25,125],"manual_kb_tag":[2723,2724,2725,2726,2727,2728,419,421,1348,2722],"class_list":["post-641","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-hosting","manualknowledgebasecat-websites","manual_kb_tag-cookie-consent","manual_kb_tag-cookies-policy","manual_kb_tag-cookie-banner","manual_kb_tag-cookie-consent-plugin","manual_kb_tag-gdpr-compliance","manual_kb_tag-privacy-policy","manual_kb_tag-wordpress-plugin","manual_kb_tag-plugin-installation","manual_kb_tag-data-protection","manual_kb_tag-cookie-notice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/641\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4287,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/641\/revisions\/4287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=641"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}