How to Add a Cookie Policy to Joomla

Last updated on June 2, 2026

This guide will walk you through how you can generate and add a Cookie Policy page on your Joomla website. A Cookie Policy is a document that provides detailed disclosure about the types of cookies used on a website and their purposes. It will help your website comply with privacy laws like the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.

To begin with, Sign up on CookieYes and try it for free.

You can follow the step-by-step instructions below to easily add a Cookie Policy to your Joomla website.

You can access the Cookie Policy Generator by following the below steps:

1. Log in to your CookieYes account.
2. Go to More > Cookie Policy Generator.

• Select your primary language. The chosen language will appear with a checkmark.
• (Optional) Enable Generate policy in multiple languages to add more languages. This feature is available on Basic, Pro and Ultimate plans.
• Click Save draft to save your progress or Next to continue.

In the About cookies section, edit the heading and description to explain what cookies are and why your website uses them. You can keep the default text or edit it to match your website’s practices.

In the Use of cookies section, describe how your website uses cookies (for example, functionality, analytics, performance, or advertising). You can keep the default text or update it for accuracy.

When ready, click Preview cookie policy to review the formatting and tone before proceeding.

In the Types of cookies section, you will see a list of cookies from your most recent website scan. If needed, you can refresh the list by clicking Scan again to capture any new cookies. The cookies are organised into categories such as Necessary, Functional, Analytics, Performance and Advertisement. Review each entry carefully to verify the cookie name, duration, and purpose for accuracy.

In the Cookie preferences section, keep the default heading (“Manage cookie preferences”) and description, or update them with instructions specific to your users. Set the Effective Date for the cookie policy. Preview the policy to verify the details and when confirmed, click Generate cookie policy to generate the policy.

By default, Joomla’s text filters block certain HTML content from being saved. Follow the steps below to disable this restriction before making any code changes.

1. Log in to your Joomla website.
2. Go to System > Global Configuration > Text Filters.

3. For the Super Users group, set the Filter Type to No Filtering.

4. Click Save.

After generating your Cookie Policy in CookieYes, review the preview in your selected language(s). When ready, click Add policy to site in the top-right corner.

A modal window will appear. Follow the below steps to add your Cookie Policy:

1. Choose your preferred method for adding the Cookie Policy to your Joomla website:

• Option A: Code snippet (Recommended): Keeps your Cookie Policy automatically updated.
• Option B: HTML format: Requires manual updates whenever the Cookie Policy changes.

2. Select your preferred language.
3. Click Copy code to copy the code provided.

1. In your Joomla website, go to Content > Articles.
2. Click + New to create a new article.

3. In the Title field, provide a title for the article, e.g., Cookie Policy.

1. In the article editor, click Toggle Editor to switch to raw HTML mode.

2. Paste the Code snippet/HTML format copied from CookieYes into the Article Text field.

3. Click Save.

Your Cookie Policy page will be live on your Joomla website. You can then link your Cookie Policy to your website footer, or link it within your cookie banner.

By following this guide, you can easily generate a Cookie Policy in CookieYes and publish it on your Joomla website. A properly configured Cookie Policy not only builds trust with your users but also helps your website meet privacy requirements such as the GDPR.

With CookieYes, you have a flexible, compliant and up-to-date solution to manage cookies and privacy transparency on your Joomla website.