Not quite.
I almost believed it myself. Until I discovered that embedding something as simple as a YouTube video can already trigger third-party cookies.
That means your website might be setting cookies before the user gives consent and that’s a problem under EU privacy laws.
No tracking scripts? You might still need a cookie banner.
Modern websites often load content from third parties like:
– YouTube
– Google Maps
– Chat widgets
Even without using Google Analytics or Meta Ads, these elements can place cookies and track user behavior.
If you’re serving visitors in the EU, this likely puts you in the scope of ePrivacy and GDPR rules.
Make sure you’re not unknowingly collecting data through third-party content. Tools like Cookiebot Web CMP by Usercentrics can help you scan your site and stay compliant!
