How can I implement a GDPR-compliant server-side cookie management solution on Webflow hosting, including a cookie consent banner or popup, and are there any third-party tools or workarounds that can assist with this?

TL;DR

Use a GDPR-compliant service like Cookiebot or Termly, embed its script in Webflow’s Custom Code settings, and configure it to block non-essential cookies until consent is given.
Optionally integrate Google Tag Manager to manage cookies based on consent, and ensure region-based display and consent logging for compliance.

Webflow hosting doesn’t support server-side scripting, so GDPR-compliant cookie management must be handled via third-party services and client-side integrations. Here’s how you can achieve this using external tools that allow you to manage and block cookies until user consent is given.

Select a GDPR-compliant platform such as Cookiebot, Termly, or Usercentrics. These tools offer consent banner customization, cookie scanning, and region-specific behavior.
These platforms allow you to block non-essential cookies by default, and only activate them after user consent.

In Webflow, go to Project Settings > Custom Code and paste the third-party script in the Head or Footer section as instructed by your consent platform.
Alternatively, if the service provides a code snippet that should run only after consent is given, place it in the Before tag in Custom Code or Page Settings.

Set the platform to block cookies by category (e.g., marketing, analytics, functional).
Use the tools' cookie auto-blocking features to prevent cookies from loading before consent.
Assign scripts on your Webflow site to specific categories using the platform’s guidelines.

4. Use Google Tag Manager (Optional)

To manage cookie-based scripts like Google Analytics, connect Webflow with Google Tag Manager (GTM).
Then, in GTM, set triggers that fire only after consent is recorded in the cookie consent tool.
Ensure GTM tags are classified by category (e.g., marketing, analytics) and managed based on user preferences.

Ensure your chosen service logs user consent and allows export/download or review for auditing purposes.
Tools like Cookiebot automatically handle this by tying consent to IP and timestamp.

6. Test Region-Specific Display

Most consent tools offer geolocation features so the banner shows only for users in the EU or other regulated regions.
Enable this feature to avoid unnecessary consent prompts in non-GDPR regions.

Summary

Since Webflow hosting doesn’t support server-side scripting, implement GDPR-compliant cookie handling using a third-party tool like Cookiebot, Termly, or Usercentrics. Embed their scripts via Custom Code settings, configure cookie categories, and optionally control additional scripts with Google Tag Manager. Always test across locations to ensure consent is properly managed.

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