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Cookie Notice

Also known as: Cookie Banner, Cookie Consent Banner, Cookie Popup

A user interface element that appears on websites to inform visitors about the use of cookies and other tracking technologies, typically requesting consent to store data on their device. Cookie notices are required under privacy regulations like GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. For users of assistive technology, cookie notices present significant accessibility challenges—research shows many lack proper headings, have insufficient contrast, create keyboard traps, or are not announced by screen readers when pages load, preventing users with visual impairments from giving or withholding meaningful consent.

Category: web accessibility · user interface · privacy

Related: Informed Consent · Keyboard accessibility · Focus trap

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