Cookies Notification/Opt-in for European Cookie Law

European Cookie Law requires websites to notify customers that cookies are being used and how. The SiteGenesis application uses an optional content asset, called cookie_hint, to contain this notice.

If this asset is... Then...
Missing or offline No notice will be given. The cookies will be set as they always have been. This is used in the USA, for example.
Present and online* The cookie_hint content will appear. Clicking I ACCEPT sets the cookies and causes the popup to not appear again.
Note: *Customers can also add a Close button if they want a more relaxed interpretation of the Cookie Law. We exclude the Privacy page so that it can be read without seeing the notification.