How to Add a Cookie Category
Using the Cookie Management Screen
Starting out: Cookies that have been categorized will automatically be listed in the Manage Cookies section. By default, cookies under the Analytics and Marketing categories will be set to blocked until the user gives consent based on the respective category.
Tip: If you don't want cookies from Google Analytics to be blocked by default, you can Anonymize IPs and then recategorize those cookies (including Google Tag Manager) as Necessary.
You can also add your own cookie categories and cookies manually.
How to Add a Cookie Category
Click Add Cookie Category.
Fill in the required details:
Category Name → Usually based on purpose, e.g., "Functional Cookies" or "Preferences".
Slug → A unique identifier used in the backend to reference the category.
Description → Explain what the cookies in this category are used for.
Consent Model → Choose from 3 consent options. You can modify this later.
Learn more about consent models here.
Once saved, you’ll see the new category appear in the consent banner settings:
Go to Manage Banner > Customize Banner > Change Preference — it will look like this:

How to Add a Cookie Item
Click Add Cookie.
Fill out the cookie details:
Cookie Name → The name used for identifying the cookie.
Category → Select the appropriate cookie category based on its purpose.
Domain → The domain where the cookie is active.
Duration → How long the cookie will persist.
Description → A brief on what the cookie does and why it’s needed.
Once published, the cookie details will be automatically visible on the banner as shown below:

Updated on: 30/05/2025
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