How to Add a Cookie Policy to WooCommerce

Last updated on May 22, 2026

This guide will walk you through how you can generate and add a Cookie Policy page on your WooCommerce 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 WooCommerce website.

You can access the Cookie Policy Generator in two ways:

• From the CookieYes WebApp.
• From the CookieYes Plugin.

---

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

---

1. Log in to your WordPress admin portal.
2. Navigate to CookieYes.

If your plugin is already connected to CookieYes WebApp:

1. Click Go to Web App.

2. Go to More > Cookie Policy Generator in CookieYes WebApp.

If your plugin is not connected to CookieYes WebApp:

1. Go to CookieYes > Policy Generators > Connect to Web App to Generate.

2. Click Have an account? Log in and connect.

3. Enter your email and password.
4. Click Log In & Connect Site to CookieYes.

Once connected, go to More > Cookie Policy Generator in the CookieYes WebApp.

• 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.

After generating your Cookie Policy, 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 WooCommerce 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. Log in to your WordPress admin portal.
2. Go to Pages > Add Page.

1. From the options, click Code editor.

2. Paste the Code snippet/HTML format copied from CookieYes in the WooCommerce website.

3. Click Save draft.

4. Click Publish to publish your changes.

Your Cookie Policy page will be live on your WooCommerce 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 WooCommerce 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 WooCommerce website.