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Step 1: Register the Website Domain

The first step is to register the domain where the cookie banner will be deployed.

In the Cookie Settings section, administrators add the domain where cookies will be tracked and consent will be collected.

Typical information captured includes:

Purpose of This Step

Registering the domain allows Kawach to associate cookie policies, configuration settings, and consent records with a specific website. This is essential when an organization manages multiple websites or applications.

Once a domain is registered, cookies can be categorized and configured for that domain.

Step 2: Configure Cookie Categories

After registering the domain, the next step is to define cookie categories. These categories help visitors understand the purpose of different cookies used by the website.

Common cookie categories include:

Each cookie added to the system must be mapped to one of these categories.

Purpose of This Step

Categorizing cookies ensures that users can select which types of cookies they allow, giving them control over their privacy preferences. It also helps organizations clearly communicate how cookies are used.

Step 3: Configure the Cookie Banner Settings

Once cookie categories are defined, the next step is configuring the cookie consent banner that will appear on the website.

Administrators can configure several elements of the banner, such as:

Purpose of This Step

The banner configuration ensures that the cookie notice is informative, transparent, and aligned with the website's design. It also allows organizations to present clear information about cookie usage before collecting consent.

Step 4: Copy the Integration Scripts

After configuring the banner settings, Kawach generates two scripts required for integration.

These scripts include:

1. Configuration Object (JavaScript)

   This script contains configuration parameters such as banner content, cookie categories, consent duration, and internal security tokens.

2. Banner Script (JavaScript)

   This script loads the cookie consent banner and handles user interactions such as accepting, rejecting, or customizing cookies.

Purpose of This Step

The scripts allow the website to display the cookie banner and communicate visitor consent decisions back to the Kawach platform for recording and compliance tracking.

Since the configuration script contains sensitive information, it should not be publicly shared outside the website implementation environment.

Step 5: Add the Scripts to the Website

To activate the cookie banner, both scripts must be added to the website’s HTML code.

The scripts should be placed inside the website header section before the closing head tag.

Example structure:

Important Implementation Rule

The Kawach scripts must be loaded before any analytics or tracking scripts.

This ensures that:

• Cookies are not activated before consent is obtained
• Tracking tools respect visitor privacy preferences

Purpose of This Step

Placing the scripts correctly ensures that cookie consent is evaluated before any tracking technology runs, which is a critical requirement for privacy compliance.

Step 6: Add a Cookie Settings Link

Visitors must be able to review or modify their cookie preferences at any time.

To enable this functionality, a placeholder element must be added to the website.

Example placeholder:

This placeholder can be placed anywhere on the website, such as:

• Footer section
• Privacy policy page
• Website settings page

Purpose of This Step

This element allows visitors to reopen the cookie preference panel and modify their choices, ensuring ongoing transparency and control over cookie permissions.

Organizations can also style this element using their own CSS to match the website design.

Step 7: Test the Cookie Banner Implementation

After the scripts and settings link are added, the implementation should be tested to confirm that everything works correctly.

The following checks should be performed:

Purpose of This Step

Testing ensures that the cookie consent system functions correctly before deployment, preventing compliance issues caused by improper implementation.

Step 8: View Cookie Consent Records

Once the cookie banner is active and visitors interact with it, Kawach begins recording cookie consent decisions.

The system stores detailed consent records, including:

These records are available in the Cookie Consent Dashboard.

Purpose of This Step

Maintaining consent records helps organizations:

• Demonstrate regulatory compliance
• Provide proof of user consent
• Maintain accountability for data collection practices

Complete Cookie Consent Workflow

The complete cookie consent implementation process follows this structured flow:

1. Register the website domain.
2. Define and categorize cookies used on the website.
3. Configure cookie banner settings and privacy information.
4. Copy the configuration and banner scripts.
5. Add the scripts to the website header before tracking scripts.
6. Add a cookie settings link to allow visitors to modify preferences.
7. Test the implementation on the website.
8. Monitor and review consent records in the dashboard.

Conclusion

Cookie consent management is an essential requirement for websites that use tracking technologies or collect visitor data. Kawach simplifies this process by providing a centralized system to configure cookie policies, deploy consent banners, record visitor decisions, and maintain compliance records.

By following the structured implementation steps described above, organizations can ensure that cookie usage remains transparent and aligned with privacy regulations while maintaining a reliable audit trail of user consent decisions.