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 an Online Marketplace, getting it right matters: Online marketplaces handle personal data from both buyers and sellers plus payment information, so most payment processors and consumer-protection laws expect a clear privacy policy and terms covering listings, transactions, and disputes. This free cookie banner generator asks a few questions about your Online Marketplace and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your Online Marketplace 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.
Online marketplaces handle personal data from both buyers and sellers plus payment information, so most payment processors and consumer-protection laws expect a clear privacy policy and terms covering listings, transactions, and disputes.
What an Online Marketplace cookie banner should cover
A good cookie banner for an Online Marketplace is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- Buyer and seller account data, and how it is shared between the two
- Payment processing, payouts, and any fees you take
- How listings, reviews, and disputes between users are handled
- 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 Online Marketplace, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need separate policies for buyers and sellers on my marketplace?
Not necessarily — one privacy policy and one terms of service can cover both roles, as long as you clearly describe what data each side provides and how it is shared with the other party during a transaction.
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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