Quick answer
Visitors need a clear way to find the website’s privacy information and, where provided, reopen preference controls. These links should remain usable on mobile and with a keyboard rather than disappearing after the first banner closes.
Before you begin
Identify the approved policy destination and the consent manager’s supported preference-opening method. Confirm the policy owner and update process.
What to do
- Place a descriptive privacy link in a consistent location such as the footer. Check that it opens the correct public page rather than a staging or missing URL.
- Provide the agreed preference-control link or button using the consent manager’s documented mechanism. Avoid a link that merely reloads the page without reopening choices.
- Test the control after accepting and after rejecting optional categories. Confirm existing choices can be reviewed and changed as intended.
- Check visible labels, keyboard operation, focus behavior, and phone layout. Policy and preference controls should not be hidden behind overlapping widgets.
- Retest shared headers, footers, and templates after redesigns or app changes. Keep policy wording changes under the business’s approval process.
How to check the result
A visitor should reach the information and controls from representative site pages. Verify the actual destination and action, not only that the link text exists in the editor.
If you need help
If the policy text is outdated, ask its owner or legal adviser for approved wording. Technical teams can implement and test the links and controls, but should not invent business data practices or legal commitments to fill a missing document.
Related help
- Understand what Google consent mode does in a website setup
- Check keyboard navigation and visible focus on your website
- Review form labels, instructions, and error messages
Official references
Reviewed October 31, 2026. Interfaces, vendor availability, and account features can change. Check your current account before making changes.
