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by injidup8 hours ago |
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upvoteby KomoD6 hours ago|
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That's not the cookie banner. It was just a pop-up that said "Built in the EU" and goes on about how they're privacy-first, transparent, etc...

This is the cookie banner: https://i.imgur.com/CIBQBib.png

This is what you saw: https://i.imgur.com/rp6vbLy.png

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upvoteby nottorp8 hours ago|
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Too bad, because it basically said they only use necessary cookies.

I suppose you'd have complained if there were no cookie banner as well?

I mean, that cookie popup saying there's no need for a cookie popup is probably there because someone complained there's no cookie popup...

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upvoteby injidup3 hours ago|
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The

"Appreciate it" / "cool carry on"

Is exactly the sort of confusing non choice options cookie banners give. Along the lines of

"Accept all" / "more information"

Then I'll retract my claim but it is bad UX to make a popup on the landing page that looks like an evil cookie banner.

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upvoteby nottorp1 hours ago|
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I must agree the text on the buttons confused me too, but considering the article title and the first few comments I stopped and read the pop-up text.

I’m in the habit of going interesting title -> skim a few comments -> then decide whether I should click on the article

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upvoteby Liquid_Fire8 hours ago|
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What you're referring to is not a cookie banner at all (I suppose you didn't read the text, only the buttons).

The actual cookie banner merely says "We use cookies to improve your user experience. Learn more" and has a close button.

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upvoteby bux938 hours ago|
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Agreed. Their privacy page even says they'll remove data if you withdraw consent, but they don't ask for consent. They also don't mention any you could object to data processing, claiming that "Processing is necessary to perform a contract with the data subject and to take steps toward the conclusion of a business relationship." which is a very contorted interpretation; taking steps towards the conclusion is about making quotes and such. It makes me sour on their claims "Keep your data private, compliant, and fully in the EU. As a privacy-first European company, we help you stay aligned with GDPR. No surprises. Full transparency."
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