CookieForte offers two methods to manually control script categories and their blocking behavior. This guide covers both approaches to give you complete control over cookie consent management.

Method 1: Using the CookieForte Platform (Recommended)

The platform interface provides an intuitive way to manage script categories without code modifications.

Setting Up Manual Script Blocking

1. Navigate to Websites and Banners
   • Access your CookieForte dashboard
   • Select the banner you want to configure
   • Click on "Settings"
   • Set script blocking mode to "Manual"
2. Manage Script Categories
   • Navigate to the "Scripts" section

Script Category Types

In the Scripts section, you can assign each detected script to one of four categories:

Do Not Block

• Scripts in this category will always load regardless of user consent
• Use for essential functionality scripts that don't track users
• These scripts are never blocked by the cookie banner

Preferences

• Scripts are blocked until users explicitly consent to the Preferences category
• Typically used for scripts that enhance user experience or save user settings
• Only load after user grants preferences consent through your banner

Statistics

• Scripts remain blocked until users agree to allow Statistics cookies and tracking
• Used for analytics scripts, performance monitoring, and usage statistics
• Require explicit statistics consent from users

Marketing

• Scripts are blocked until users consent to Marketing cookies and advertising tracking
• Used for advertising scripts, retargeting pixels, and marketing analytics
• Require explicit marketing consent from users

Method 2: Direct JavaScript Code Implementation

This advanced method provides granular control by modifying script tags directly in your HTML code.

Implementation Steps

1. Modify Script Type
   • Change type="text/javascript" to type="text/plain"
   • This prevents the script from executing automatically
2. Add Category Attribution
   • Include data-cookieconsent attribute with your desired category
   • Choose from: preferences, statistics, or marketing

Code Examples

Preferences Script:

<script type="text/plain" data-cookieconsent="preferences"> console.log('This is preferences script'); </script>

Statistics Script:

<script type="text/plain" data-cookieconsent="statistics"> console.log('This is statistics script'); </script>

Marketing Script:

<script type="text/plain" data-cookieconsent="marketing"> console.log('This is marketing script'); </script>

Best Practices

• Use Platform Method First: The CookieForte platform interface is recommended for most users as it's more user-friendly and doesn't require code changes
• Test Thoroughly: Always test your consent flow after implementing manual script blocking
• Document Changes: Keep track of which scripts are assigned to which categories for future reference
• Regular Audits: Periodically review your script categorizations to ensure they align with privacy regulations

When to Use Each Method

Choose Platform Method When:

• You prefer a visual interface
• You want to avoid code modifications
• You need to manage multiple websites centrally
• You're not comfortable with HTML/JavaScript

Choose JavaScript Method When:

• You need very specific, granular control
• You're implementing custom consent logic
• You have complex script dependencies