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Start the guided setup

Click on Start guided setup and then on Confirm to begin the integration process in auto-configuration mode.

Start the guided setup

Click on Start guided setup and then on Confirm. You can decide whether to activate the integration in auto-configuration mode. By activating auto-configuration, CookieMan will restore the configuration of your site to the initial state even if you have already defined some operating modes in order to automatically detect and configure them. Instead, the customization of style, colors, texts and icons will not be modified.

Cookie self-learning

You can decide whether to activate the cookie self-learning option, which will automatically and continuously detect all the cookies present on your site that are not already cataloged. If you enable this function by clicking on Change operation from the Settings section in the main menu, you can choose to limit cookie auto-learning to the IP addresses present in the white list: enter the IP addresses to which you want to limit cookie detection. During the setup process, in the Detected IPs box, you will be able to see which cookies were detected by the IPs in the white list and which ones were blocked because they were detected by IPs not in the white list.

Choose integration with Google Tag Manager

Click on Open integration method in the box related to Google Tag Manager integration. Follow the instructions provided to integrate CookieMan into your Google Tag Manager panel. Come back here, wait for CookieMan to detect your site, and follow the instructions provided.

Choose integration with Script

Click on Open integration method in the box related to Script integration. Follow the instructions provided by copying the code as the first script loaded on your page: if you want CookieMan to work correctly, it is essential to follow this condition. Come back here, wait for CookieMan to detect your site, and follow the instructions provided.

Choose integration with WordPress

Click on Open integration method in the box related to WordPress integration. Follow the instructions provided to integrate CookieMan into the administration panel of your WordPress site. Come back here, wait for CookieMan to detect your site, and follow the instructions provided.

Choose integration with Joomla

Click on Open integration method in the box related to Joomla integration. Follow the instructions provided to integrate CookieMan into the administration panel of your Joomla site. Come back here, wait for CookieMan to detect your site, and follow the instructions provided.

Complete the configuration and publish the version

Once CookieMan has detected your site and made the necessary configurations, the setup process will be complete. If it’s your first time running the process or if CookieMan has detected changes to the previous version during the setup, you will be able to publish the new version. If CookieMan has not detected any changes compared to the previous version, that version will be republished. If you wish, you can then customize all your banner settings from the Settings section in the main menu.

View the percentage of consents received

In the Consents Received section you can see the percentage of positive consents received (accepted and implicitly accepted consents) compared to the total consents recorded in the last 30 days. In addition, based on the direction of the arrow (up or down), you can see whether the positive consents received in the last 7 days were greater or less than those received in the last 30 days. Finally, you can also see whether your site performs better or worse than the average positive consents received by sites that adopt CookieMan.

Monitor the number of active and new users in the past 60 minutes

The graph in the Active Users in the Last 60 Minutes section shows the number of active users and new users who have browsed your site in the last 60 minutes. You can click on either Active Users or New Users to stop showing the corresponding graph within the box and focus on one of the two quantities being monitored.

Monitor the number of pages visited in the past 60 minutes

The graph in the Pages Visited in the Last 60 Minutes section shows the number of pages visited by users who browsed your site in the last 60 minutes.

View the status of your version

In the Version Status section, you can see if your version of CookieMan has been successfully integrated (with its release date) or if it has not yet been integrated. In either case, you can view all notifications related to your version: you can then manage any conflicts, view the license status of your site, and much more. Click Manage next to the notification to be directed to the section of the menu where you can manage the notification.

View the license status of your site

In the License section, you can view the status of your site’s license to know whether it is active, expiring, on trial, or expired, with an indication of the date when the license status will change. Click on Manage License and proceed with its purchase or renewal.

Define the main settings

Click on Change main settings. In this section you can configure the main style of CookieMan by choosing whether to use its styles (recommended) or whether to define the styles manually (only for advanced users), as well as deciding whether to enable CookieMan Fence protection (recommended). In addition, if you use Google tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager), you will need to enable the Google Consent Mode v2 option and if you adopt the IAB TCF v2.2, you will need to enable the Transparency & Consent Framework option.

Define consent management

Click on Change consent settings. In this section you can configure the validity of the consent given by visitors and how consent is accepted, choosing whether to enable the following options: default acceptance, acceptance with page scroll, and acceptance with click in page.

Define how it works

Click on Change operation. In this section, you can configure when to use the first access mode and what to display to the visitor. Additionally, you can configure how to grant access to CookieMan for subsequent visits and what to display to the visitor after they invoke CookieMan. Choose which option to activate to define what happens when preferences are saved.

Enable cookie self-learning

Click on Change operation. In this section, you can decide whether to activate the cookie self-learning option, which will automatically and continuously detect all the cookies present on your site that are not already cataloged. If you enable this function, you can choose to limit cookie auto-learning to the IP addresses present in the white list: enter the IP addresses to which you want to limit cookie detection. During the setup process, in the Detected IPs box, you will be able to see which cookies were detected by the IPs in the white list and which ones were blocked because they were detected by IPs not in the white list.

Define banner buttons

Click on Change banner buttons. In this section you can configure which buttons to make visible in the banner. Preview your changes in real time and, when you are satisfied with the result, click Save.

Define language activators

Click on Activator Management. In this section you can configure Activator Tags for different languages so that you can display CookieMan in a specific language automatically.

View the real-time preview of your changes

In each section of the Settings menu, you have access to real-time preview of changes, allowing you to see how CookieMan will appear on your site. Once you open any of the Settings sections, select the display mode (Desktop, Tablet, or Mobile) for which you want to see the preview. Additionally, you can choose at any time to view the Icon, Banner, Box, or Privacy Box to see how you’re configuring it.

Define the style of the icon

Click on Change icon style. Select the icon you want to make visible to visitors to your site by choosing from the default ones or by uploading your own custom icon. Choose whether you prefer the icon to be displayed in the bottom right or bottom left corner of your site and in what mode you prefer the icon to appear on your site. Preview your changes in real time and, when you are satisfied with the result, click Save.

Define the style of the banner

Click on Change banner style. Select the banner style, its input mode, and the degree of button rounding. Decide whether to enable banner shading. Choose how to give access to CookieMan for subsequent visitor accesses to your site. Finally, choose whether in case of version changes or subsequent accesses, visitors will display the text you defined in the Texts and Languages section. Preview your changes in real time, and when you are satisfied with the result, click Save.

Define box style

Click on Change box style. Select the box style, its input mode, and the degree of button rounding. Decide whether to enable the Privacy Policy button with which visitors can access its text. Finally, choose whether in case of version changes or subsequent accesses, visitors will display the text you defined in the Texts and Languages section. Preview your changes in real time and, when you are satisfied with the result, click Save.

Define colors

Click on Change Colors. Decide whether to enable the Main Color option: you will only have to decide on the main color you want to use for the banner at CookieMan because all secondary colors will be generated from the main one. If you do not enable the Main Color option, you will be able to choose the color of the icon, the colors of the banner and box and their buttons, and the colors of the Privacy Policy box. Preview your changes in real time and, when you are satisfied with the result, click Save.

Cookie self-learning

You can choose to enable the cookie self-learning option, where CookieMan will automatically and continuously detect all cookies on your site that have not yet been cataloged. If you enable this feature by clicking on Change operation from the Settings section in the main menu, you can limit the auto-learning of cookies to only the IP addresses in the whitelist: enter the IP addresses you want to limit cookie detection to. During the guided configuration process, in the “Detected IPs” box, you can view which cookies were detected by the IPs in the whitelist and which were blocked because they were detected by IPs not in the whitelist. Forget about scans: while navigating your site, cookies are detected and cataloged automatically thanks to CookiePedia. If a cookie is found that is not yet defined in CookiePedia, you can complete its profile on your own or ask CookieMan to do it for you. If you disable the auto-learning option, CookieMan will not detect all cookies present on your site that have not yet been cataloged. If you add cookies to your site, you will need to manually add them to the catalog.

Compare cookie texts across different languages

For cookies not linked to CookiePedia, you can use the Compare Texts feature to fill in the text fields for the Functioning and Transfer sections. Click on a cookie not linked to CookiePedia in the list, then click on Compare Texts at the top right. Select the language you want to use to compare your texts and decide what to write in your fields. Click Save to complete the operation.

How can you manage incomplete cookies?

If you have enabled the auto-learning mode, CookieMan automatically and continuously detects all the cookies present on your site that are not already listed. With this operation, it will add some cookies labeled as incomplete to the cookie list. You can decide whether to define them manually or request CookieMan to define them for you. To manually insert the cookies, click on the incomplete cookie in the list and then click on Insert manually: fill in all the required fields and click Save. You will find the cookie in the list. If you are unsure how to complete the cookie, click on the incomplete cookie in the list and then click on Request registration in CookiePedia. Click Confirm. If CookieMan accepts the request, it will define and add it to the database, keeping it always updated. You will be notified via email about the status of your request. CookieMan will not accept requests for the definition of custom cookies.

Create new cookie from scratch

With this creation method, the cookie will be disconnected from CookiePedia and, therefore, will not be updated automatically. Click on the + sign and then on New. Click on New Cookie. Enter the name of the cookie you want to add and other general data of the cookie. You can also add a URL to provide more information to visitors and a URL for the Opt-out. In the Operation section, choose the type of cookie, its legal basis and describe its operation. Finally, define the place of data processing. Click on Save. You will find the cookie in the list.

Create new cookie from CookiePedia

With this creation method, the cookie will be linked to the CookiePedia and, therefore, it will be updated automatically. Click on the + sign and then on CookiePedia. Among the cookies already defined and present in the CookiePedia, find the cookie you want to add and click on its name. You will find the cookie in the list.

Create new cookie from Already used cookies

Click on the + sign and then on Already used cookies. Among the cookies you have previously created for other sites that belong to the same container as the one currently selected, click on the one you want to add. You will find the cookie in the list. Depending on which cookie you select, it may be linked or disconnected from the CookiePedia.

Edit a cookie’s information

In the list of cookies you have created for your site, click on the cookie you want to change. Click Edit at the top right and change the information you want. When you are done, click Save. If you do not need to change any entries, click the x at the top left of the detail screen and then Cancel changes.

Delete a cookie

In the list of cookies you have created for your site, position the mouse on the cookie you want to delete and click on the trash can icon that appears to the right of the selected row. Click on Confirm to delete the cookie.

Unlink a cookie from CookiePedia

In the list of cookies you have created for your site, position the mouse on the cookie you want to disconnect from CookiePedia and click on the broken chain icon that appears to the right of the selected row. Remember that by disconnecting the cookie from CookiePedia, the cookie will no longer be automatically updated.

Add social media from scratch

Click on the + sign and then on New. Click on Add new social. Enter the name of the social media you want to add, the type of link, and the link’s link. Upload the icon you want and click Save. You will find the social media in the list.

Add a social media from the default ones

Click on the + sign and then on Default. From the default social media, click on the one you want to add. Enter the respective link to your social account (or phone number or e-mail) and click Save. You will find the social media in the list.

Add a social media from the already defined social media

Click on the + sign and then on Social Media already defined. Among the social media you have previously created for other sites that belong to the same container as the one currently selected, click on the one you want to add. Edit the information if you wish, or click directly on Save. You will find the social media in the list.

Where do the added social media appear?

Added social media icons are displayed by visitors to your site in the banner and box at CookieMan in the upper right corner. Visitors can click on the social media icons and be redirected to the link you entered when adding the social media.

Edit the information of a social media

In the list of social media you have added for your site, click on the one you want to edit. Click Edit in the upper right corner and edit the information you want. When you have completed, click Save. If you do not need to edit any items, click on the x sign in the upper left corner of the detail screen and then click Cancel Changes.

Hide a social media

In the list of social media you have created for your site, hover your mouse over the social media you want to hide on banners and boxes: click on thecrossed-out eye icon that appears to the right of the selected row to hide the social media.

Delete a social media

In the list of social media you have created for your site, hover your mouse over the social media you want to delete and click on thetrash can icon that appears to the right of the selected row. Click Confirm to delete the social media.

Change the order of social media

In the list of social media you have created for your site, hover your mouse over the three lines that appear to the right of the social media you want to move. Drag the line and create the order in which your social media will be displayed by visitors to your site on banners and boxes. To see the changes, remember to click Publish.

Definition of subjects

According to the law, the visitor to your site must be able to know who holds the main roles in Data Processing. You therefore have the obligation to provide clear and precise information that highlights to the visitor who to contact and with what means he can assert his rights. Use the Subjects section to enter all the data of the Data Controller and other subjects who in various capacities can be useful to the visitor.

Create a new subject from scratch

Click the + sign and select the role of the subject you want to create. Enter the subject’s last name or company name and, if desired, some additional contact information. Choose whether you want to highlight the subject in your site banner. Click Save.

Create a new subject from the Subjects already defined

Click the + sign and then click Already Defined Subjects. Select which subject you want to add from the list of subjects you have previously defined for other sites. If necessary, edit the contact information and click Save.

Where do the created subjects appear?

Data for subjects you’ve created and decided to highlight appears in the box on your site. Data for subjects you’ve created and not highlighted appears in the box on your site when visitors click Show All.

Edit a subject’s information

In the list of subjects you have created for your site, click on the subject you want to edit. Click Edit at the top right and change the information you want. When you are done, click Save. If you do not need to change any entries, click the x at the top left of the detail screen and then click Cancel Changes.

Delete a subject

In the list of subjects you have created for your site, position the mouse on the subject you want to delete and click on the trash can icon that appears to the right of the selected row. Click Confirm to delete the subject.

Set a subject as favorite

In the list of subjects you have created for your site, position the mouse on the subject you want to set as a favorite and click on the star icon that appears to the right of the selected row.

Enable a language

Click on Enable Language in the box corresponding to the language for which you want to activate CookieMan.

Disable a language

Click on Disable Language in the box corresponding to the language you want to disable.

Set language as main

Click Set as main in the box corresponding to the language you want to make the main for CookieMan.

Edit Banner, Box and Privacy Policy Texts

Click Edit Texts in the box corresponding to the language for which you want to edit the texts. Define the text revision identifier. Edit the texts of the buttons, banner, box, and Privacy Policy. In each section, you will see only the texts relevant to your configuration of CookieMan. If you wish to see all the texts and edit them, click Show all texts. Remember that irrelevant texts (highlighted in gray) will not be viewed by visitors to your site. Click Save to finish the operation.

Translate texts from other languages

You can translate the texts of buttons, boxes, banners and Privacy Policy starting from the texts of an already active language. Click on Edit Texts in the box corresponding to the language for which you want to edit the texts. Click on Translate From and select the language from which you want to translate your texts. Wait a few moments and let CookieMan translate your texts. Click on Save to finish the operation.

Compare texts between different languages

You can compare the texts of buttons, boxes, banners, and Privacy Policy among the different languages available. Click on Edit Texts in the box corresponding to the language for which you want to compare texts. Click on Compare Texts and select the language you want to compare your texts with. You will see the texts you have set up for the two languages: you can decide whether to import them by clicking on the arrow next to the flag and then translate them, or you can decide to keep them unchanged or make changes. Click Save to finish the operation.

Definition of log

The log is a container of the preferences that visitors have expressed when filling out a form on your site. Through a register, you can for example record preferences related to newsletter subscriptions, viewing documents such as contracts, Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and more.

Create a new log

Click on Create Log and choose the log identification name. We recommend that you identify the log with the name of the form.

Define the fields to map and the options to record

From the logs you have created, select the one for which you want to map the fields. Click Change Settings. In the Mapping fields, enter the values that will be used to search for the corresponding data within the form. Click Save.

Define the document

Choose the title of the document that will be visible to visitors. Define the text of the document: you can also choose from predefined templates and then customize it as you like. Click Save.

Change log settings

From the logs you have created, select the one you want to edit. Click Change Settings and edit the fields you want. Click Save.

Edit the document

Select the language of the document you want to edit. Change the revision number and the text of the document. If you want, CookieMan will automatically translate the text of the document into all the languages present on your site. You can also compare the text of the documents between the different languages you have activated. CookieMan checks the alignment between the various languages activated on your site: if you are notified of an alert, check it because the translations may not be aligned.

Delete a log

Click Change Settings and then Edit. Select Clear Log and then Confirm.

Do you have access to the HTML code of the form and can you edit it?

From the logs you have created, select the log you want to integrate. Click on Integration Instructions. Click on Integrate within the form and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the log integration.

Don’t have access to the form’s HTML code?

From the logs you have created, select the log you want to integrate. Click on Integration Instructions. Click on Integrate with script and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the log integration.

Publish the version

Once you have made the desired changes and are satisfied with the result, go to the Versions section and click Publish next to the version you want to publish or at the top right. In the screen that appears, you can enter the version name and any notes to help you remember which changes you made at a later time.

Manage version’s notifications

When you decide to publish a new version and click Publish, if there are any pending actions, CookieMan will provide you with a list of actions that need to be managed in order for your version to be published correctly on your site. Follow the provided instructions and click Manage next to any notifications. Once you have addressed them, return to the Versions section and click Publish.

Choose whether to request consent based on the changes made

When you decide to publish a new version and click Publish, CookieMan will suggest whether it is better to ask for consent again from visitors who have already expressed it in the past, based on the type of changes you have made. In any case, you have the option to manage this setting independently, deciding whether or not to request consent again.

View the history of your versions

In the Versions page, you can view withdrawn versions (published in the past and replaced by a newer version), the currently published version, and any version in progress. For all versions, you can check key information such as the creation date and who published it. Additionally, by clicking on a version, you can view the history of modified settings. Finally, you can choose to publish the in-progress version or republish a withdrawn version by clicking Publish.

View the performance of new and active users

Select the data display mode (bar, line, or area) and the time frame. Decide whether you want to display the Mean and Median lines and click Apply. The New and Active Users chart shows you the number of active users on your site, with a breakdown of how many of these are new users. You can zoom and move around the chart by clicking the appropriate icons at the top right, as well as selecting chart sections to get a different time frame.

View the progress of pages visited

Select the data display mode (bar, line or area) and the time frame. Decide whether you want to display the Average and Median lines and click Apply. The Pages Visited graph shows you the number of pages visited on your site. You can zoom and move around the graph by clicking the appropriate icons at the top right, as well as selecting graph sections to have a different time detail.

View the details of the consents recorded

Select the type of users you want to view the detail for, the data display mode (percentage bars, bars or lines) and the time frame. Decide whether you want to display the value labels and click Apply. The Registered consents graph shows the percentage distribution of registered consents, with 100 being the number of active or new users who have expressed consent on your site on a given day. You can zoom and move around the graph by clicking the appropriate icons at the top right, as well as selecting graph sections to have a different time frame.

Importance of consents statistics

The data reported in this section are useful to understand how the changes made to the elements of CookieMan (e.g. different colors and sizes of banners, boxes, icons) impact the type of consent expressed by visitors. It is useful to consult this section periodically to monitor the progress of the data and evaluate any corrective actions.

View consent log

On the Consents page, you can view the consents and preferences expressed by your site visitors thanks to the consent log. You can consult both the details of the consents expressed and the preferences of the logs and forms. By clicking on Advanced Search you can perform an in-depth search.

Invite your collaborators to manage the site

Click User Management. In this section, you will see the list of users you have invited to manage the site and/or container. To invite a new user, click the + sign and enter the email of the user you want to invite, indicating the type of profile you want to associate with the user. Based on the profile indicated, users will be able to view and/or modify the site and/or container settings. Click Save. The user you invited will receive an email with which they can accept or decline the invitation to collaborate. You will always be able to see the status of the invitation in this section.

Manage site licenses

Click Site License. In this section, you can view the validity of the license and proceed with the purchase or renewal of the same. In addition, you can consult the list of payments by viewing the status, payment method, amount and payment date. Upon release, you will be able to download the invoice and the acceptance document of Terms & Conditions.

Manage container licenses

Click Container License. In this section, you will see a list of all the licenses for your sites in the selected container. For each site, you can view the license validity, expiration date, invoice holder and remaining validity. By clicking on the individual license, you can proceed with the purchase or renewal of the same. Upon release, you will be able to download the invoice and the Terms & Conditions acceptance document.

Change your site’s URL

If for any reason the URL of your site has changed from the one initially entered in CookieMan, you can easily modify it in the appropriate section and re-integrate CookieMan without any additional costs. To change the URL, click on Site Settings and enter the new URL in the Site Address field. Click Save.

Reintegrate CookieMan on your site with a new URL address

Click Banner from the top menu. Then click Integration. Click on Restart Guided Setup and then click Confirm. You can choose to activate the integration in auto-configuration mode. By enabling auto-configuration, CookieMan will reset your site’s configuration to its initial state, even if you have already defined some operating modes, so it can automatically detect and configure them. However, style customizations, colors, texts, and icons will not be changed. Follow the instructions in the tutorials on the Integration page to learn how to proceed.

Edit container settings

In the Administration page, click on Container Settings. Edit the container name and click Save.

Edit website settings

In the Administration page, click on Site Settings. You can modify the site name, site URL, and add a description. Additionally, you can add the site’s staging address. Click Save.

Edit template settings

In the Administration page, click on Site Template. You can modify the site template, knowing that the settings you had previously defined will be changed.