Cookie Update: Switch to a Specialist Cookie Provider

Do Not Use the Old Cookie Banner

If you are still using the old ASP cookie banner, it is no longer compliant with current regulations, including Google Consent Mode 2.0. This means it is no longer fit for purpose and should not be used on your website.

To ensure compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy, and other global privacy laws, you must switch to a specialist third-party cookie provider.

ASP Recommends CookieBot

After testing multiple cookie providers, we have chosen to recommend CookieBot because:

It works seamlessly with the ASP ShowOff platform.
It has a user-friendly interface, making it easy for clients to manage consent settings.
It offers competitive pricing compared to other providers.
It is already successfully used by many ASP clients.
It is implemented via Google Tag Manager, ensuring a robust and reliable integration.
It provides cookie compliance scanning with emailed reports.
It automatically generates a cookie compliance page for your website.

Alternative Cookie Providers

If you prefer not to use CookieBot, you can explore other cookie consent management solutions that integrate with Google Consent Mode and Google Tag Manager. Google maintains a list of approved providers as part of its CMP Partner Program.

Some solutions our clients have used include:

OneTrust – A widely used but more complex and costly option that offers a high level of compliance and customisation.
CookieYes – A lower-cost alternative, but we have had reports from some clients that Google Analytics data was not being collected correctly when this solution was implemented.

Before choosing a provider, ensure that it supports Google Consent Mode and integrates properly with your analytics setup.

How to Get Started

To ensure your website remains compliant, you need to set up and integrate CookieBot. If you require assistance, ASP offers an implementation service for £500 + VAT (for ASP websites only).

Next Steps

Stop using the old cookie banner immediately.
Set up CookieBot – you can do this yourself or with our help.
Ensure it is integrated correctly via Google Tag Manager.
Monitor compliance reports to stay up to date with any changes.

For more details, refer to our guide: Understanding Cookie Compliance: Why It Matters & How It Affects Your Data.

If you would like ASP to handle the setup, please get in touch, and we’ll take care of the implementation for you.

Further Recommendations

If you use a third-party registration provider, check if they offer a compliant cookie banner. If not, you may need a separate CookieBot licence for those pages.
Keep an eye on privacy law updates to ensure your site remains compliant.

Disclaimer

It is the responsibility of the website owner to ensure compliance with cookie and privacy regulations based on the regions in which they operate, the visitors they receive, and the applicable laws of those jurisdictions.

ASP provides technical implementation support, but ultimate compliance rests with the client.