Consent Logs
Track and export consent records for GDPR compliance and audit purposes. Every visitor interaction is logged and stored securely.
Overview
The Consent Logs page provides a complete audit trail of all cookie consent interactions on your website. Every time a visitor makes a choice on your consent banner, a record is created.
Access consent logs from the Consent Logs page in your dashboard.
GDPR Compliance
Under GDPR, you must be able to demonstrate that users gave valid consent for cookies and tracking. Cookient automatically maintains this proof for you.
What GDPR Requires
- ✓Proof of consent – Record that the user actively chose to accept or reject cookies
- ✓Timestamp – When the consent was given
- ✓What was consented to – Which categories were accepted/rejected
- ✓Version tracking – Which version of your consent text was shown
- ✓Ability to withdraw – Users can change their consent at any time
Log Data
Each consent log entry contains the following information.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Timestamp | Exact date and time the consent was recorded |
| Visitor ID | Anonymous identifier (not personally identifiable) |
| Country | Country derived from IP address (IP not stored) |
| Consent Type | Accepted All, Rejected All, or Partial |
| Categories | Individual choices for each cookie category |
| Device | Desktop, Mobile, or Tablet |
| Version | Banner configuration version at time of consent |
Consent Types
Filtering Logs
Use the filter bar to narrow down the logs you're viewing.
Date Range
Select start and end dates to view logs from a specific period. Useful for auditing a particular timeframe or investigating issues.
Country
Filter by visitor location. The dropdown is populated with countries that have recorded consents, sorted by frequency.
Consent Type
Filter by consent decision: Accepted All, Rejected All, or Partial. Helpful for analyzing specific user behaviors.
Exporting Data
Export your consent logs for backup, analysis, or compliance documentation.
Export Formats
Comma-separated values. Compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, and most data analysis tools.
consent-logs-domain-2024-01-15.csvStructured data format. Ideal for programmatic processing, APIs, or importing into databases.
consent-logs-domain-2024-01-15.jsonHow to Export
- Apply any filters you want (date range, country, consent type)
- Click "Export CSV" or "Export JSON"
- The file downloads automatically with filtered data
Summary Stats
At the top of the page, four summary cards show aggregate statistics for the current filter selection.
These statistics update automatically when you apply filters, giving you insights into specific segments of your audience.
Data Retention
Consent logs are stored securely for 5 years to meet GDPR documentation requirements.
Retention Policy
- •Logs are retained for 5 years from creation date
- •After 5 years, logs are automatically purged
- •Export your data regularly for long-term archival
- •Deleted domains also delete associated consent logs
Privacy Considerations
- Visitor IDs are anonymous – they cannot identify individuals
- IP addresses are not stored – only the derived country code
- User-Agent strings are stored for device detection only
- No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected