A cookie banner is the notice that informs visitors about the cookies you use and, where required, lets them accept or decline non-essential cookies. For a Nonprofit Site, getting it right matters: Nonprofit websites collect donor payment details, volunteer information, and newsletter signups, so they need a privacy policy even though they are not selling a product, and donation processors typically require one. This free cookie banner generator asks a few questions about your Nonprofit Site and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your Nonprofit Site needs a cookie banner
Under the EU ePrivacy rules and the GDPR, you generally need consent before setting non-essential cookies, and a clear notice explaining them.
Nonprofit websites collect donor payment details, volunteer information, and newsletter signups, so they need a privacy policy even though they are not selling a product, and donation processors typically require one.
What a Nonprofit Site cookie banner should cover
A good cookie banner for a Nonprofit Site is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- Donor and payment data collected during online giving
- Volunteer and event sign-up information
- Newsletter or supporter email communications
- A plain-language description of the cookies you set
- The purpose of each cookie category
- How visitors can control or withdraw consent
- A link to your full privacy policy
How this generator works
PolicySmith builds your cookie banner entirely in your browser — nothing you type is sent to a server. Answer the questions above about analytics, payments, AI features, and the regions your users live in, and the document updates to match. Export it as HTML or Markdown, paste it into your Nonprofit Site, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
Does a nonprofit need a privacy policy if it is not selling anything?
Yes. Collecting donations, volunteer applications, or newsletter sign-ups all involve personal data, and most donation processors and email platforms require a linked privacy policy regardless of your tax status.
When is a cookie banner legally required?
If you serve EU or UK visitors and set any non-essential cookies — analytics, advertising, or embedded media — you generally need a consent banner before those cookies load.
Do I need a banner for strictly necessary cookies?
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent, but you should still disclose them. A short notice plus your privacy policy covers this.
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