A JavaScript solution to the EU legislation coming into action May 26th 2012.
Includes;
– Smooth slide down banner
– Fade in bubble
– Custom text change options (change any of the text)
– Custom URL for additional “read more” link within bubble
– Slide away upon agreement
– Code example of usage (only save cookies if user has agreed)
On 26th May 2012, new laws came into force in the EU that affect most web sites. If cookies are used in a site, the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (UK Regulations) asks that the website user must give consent to the use and placing of the cookies. This script takes less than 2 minutes to implement and complies with the new legislation.