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 iOS App, getting it right matters: Apple requires every app on the App Store to link to a privacy policy, and to declare the data it collects in the App Store privacy "nutrition" labels. This free cookie banner generator asks a few questions about your iOS App and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your iOS App 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.
Apple requires every app on the App Store to link to a privacy policy, and to declare the data it collects in the App Store privacy "nutrition" labels.
What an iOS App cookie banner should cover
A good cookie banner for an iOS App is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- The data types you collect and whether they are linked to the user
- Use of the IDFA and App Tracking Transparency prompts
- Third-party SDKs such as analytics, crash reporting, and ads
- 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 iOS App, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
Does my iOS app need a privacy policy to pass App Store review?
Yes. App Store Review Guideline 5.1.1 requires a publicly accessible privacy policy URL in App Store Connect and inside the app. Apps are routinely rejected for a missing or unreachable policy.
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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