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Law 25 Cookie Banner
Quebec Privacy Compliance Made Easy
Bilingual French/English cookie consent. Meets all Loi 25 requirements. Free plan available. Set up in 5 minutes.
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What is Quebec Law 25 (Loi 25)?
Quebec's modernized privacy law is the strictest in Canada — and it requires explicit cookie consent.
Law 25 (officially An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information) came into full effect in September 2024. It modernizes Quebec's privacy framework to be on par with the EU's GDPR, making it the toughest privacy law in North America.
For websites, this means you need explicit, informed consent before setting non-essential cookies — including analytics (Google Analytics), advertising pixels (Facebook, Google Ads), and any tracking technology that collects personal information from Quebec visitors.
Explicit Consent
Unlike PIPEDA's implied consent, Law 25 requires explicit, opt-in consent before any non-essential cookies are set. Our banner blocks all tracking until the user actively consents.
Bilingual Requirement
Cookie banners must be available in French under Bill 96. Our banner auto-detects Quebec visitors and displays French by default with English as an option.
Privacy Officer Required
Organizations must designate a person responsible for privacy protection. Our consent logs and audit trails help your privacy officer demonstrate compliance.
Granular Consent
Users must be able to consent to specific purposes separately — not just "accept all." Our banner provides granular controls for essential, analytics, and marketing cookies.
Right to Withdraw
Visitors must be able to withdraw consent as easily as they gave it. Our banner includes a persistent preferences button so users can change their choices at any time.
Privacy Impact Assessment
Law 25 requires privacy impact assessments for certain data processing activities. Our cookie categorization and consent logging provide the documentation you need.
Law 25 vs PIPEDA vs GDPR
Our cookie banner handles all three automatically — here's how they compare
| Requirement | Law 25 (Quebec) | PIPEDA (Federal) | GDPR (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consent Type | Explicit opt-in | Implied or explicit | Explicit opt-in |
| Language Requirement | French required | English or French | Local language |
| Privacy Officer | Mandatory | Not required | DPO required (some) |
| Maximum Fines | $25M or 4% revenue | $100K per violation | 4% global revenue |
| Privacy Impact Assessment | Required | Recommended | Required (DPIA) |
| Breach Notification | Mandatory (CAI) | Mandatory (OPC) | 72 hours (DPA) |
| Enforcer | CAI du Québec | OPC Canada | National DPAs |
Quebec businesses must comply with both Law 25 and PIPEDA. Our cookie banner handles both plus GDPR — one installation, every law covered.
Built-In Bilingual Support
French-first cookie consent that meets Bill 96 language requirements
🇫🇷Version française
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Auto-Detect Quebec Visitors
Geolocation shows French by default to Quebec visitors, English to others.
Custom Translations
Edit both French and English text independently in our visual builder.
Bill 96 Compliant
French version is at least as prominent as English, meeting Quebec language requirements.
Law 25 Fines Are Among the Highest in Canada
Quebec's CAI is actively enforcing — non-compliance is expensive
$25M
Maximum Fine
Or 4% of worldwide turnover, whichever is greater — matching GDPR-level penalties.
$10M
Administrative Penalties
Or 2% of worldwide turnover for administrative monetary penalties imposed by the CAI.
Private Right
Individual Lawsuits
Individuals can sue for damages resulting from privacy violations, including punitive damages for intentional breaches.
How Our Law 25 Cookie Banner Works
Get Law 25 compliant in under 5 minutes — no coding required
1Enter Your Website URL
We scan your site to detect existing cookies, tracking scripts, and branding. Everything is imported automatically — including identifying scripts that need consent under Law 25.
2Law 25 Compliance is Auto-Configured
Our builder automatically enables explicit opt-in consent (required by Law 25), sets up granular cookie categories, adds bilingual French/English text, and configures consent logging for your audit trail.
3Customize Design & Language
Match your banner to your brand with custom colors, positioning (13 options), and logo upload. Edit both French and English text independently. Preview changes live.
4Add One Line of Code
Copy a single script tag into your site's <head> section. Works on WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix, or any custom site.
<!-- Law 25 Cookie Banner --> <script src="https://www.cookie-banner.ca /api/v1/banner.js?id=YOUR_ID"> </script>
5Auto-Detect Quebec Visitors
Our banner detects visitor location and language. Quebec visitors see the French version with Law 25 opt-in consent. Visitors from Ontario see PIPEDA rules. EU visitors get GDPR. One banner, every jurisdiction, zero maintenance.
Who Needs Law 25 Compliance?
If you have Quebec visitors, Law 25 likely applies to you
Quebec-Based Businesses
Any business operating in Quebec that collects personal information through their website.
Businesses With Quebec Customers
Any company — Canadian or international — whose website is accessed by Quebec residents.
E-commerce Sites Shipping to Quebec
Online stores that sell to Quebec customers and use tracking pixels, analytics, or marketing cookies.
SaaS & Digital Services
Software companies with Quebec users who collect data through analytics, support tools, or user tracking.
Quebec has 8.9 million residents — if your website is accessible in Canada, you almost certainly have Quebec visitors. With our free tool, there's no reason not to comply.
Law 25 Features Included Free
Explicit Opt-In Consent
Blocks all non-essential cookies until the user actively consents — the core Law 25 requirement.
Bilingual French/English
Professional French translations with auto-detection for Quebec visitors. Bill 96 compliant.
Granular Cookie Categories
Separate consent for essential, analytics, and marketing cookies — Law 25 requires purpose-specific consent.
Consent Transaction Logging
Every consent event logged with timestamp and details. Supports your privacy officer's audit requirements.
Withdrawal Mechanism
Persistent preferences button lets users change their consent at any time — as easy as giving consent.
Google Consent Mode V2
Maintains analytics accuracy while respecting Law 25 opt-in requirements through Google's consent signals.
Brand-Matched Design
Custom colors, logo, positioning, and animations. Your banner looks like part of your site.
Zero Performance Impact
Under 10KB script. Loads async with no impact on Core Web Vitals or page speed.
Works on Every Platform
One script tag — works everywhere, no plugins needed
Law 25 Cookie Banner FAQ
Common questions about Quebec Law 25 cookie compliance
What is Quebec Law 25?
Quebec Law 25 (Loi 25), officially known as An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, is Quebec's privacy law that came into full effect in September 2024. It requires businesses to obtain explicit consent before collecting personal information, provide a bilingual privacy policy, appoint a privacy officer, and implement cookie consent mechanisms — similar to GDPR but specific to Quebec.
Does Law 25 require a cookie banner?
Yes. Law 25 requires that businesses obtain consent before collecting personal information through cookies and tracking technologies. You must clearly inform users what data you collect, why, and obtain their explicit consent before non-essential cookies fire. A compliant cookie banner is the standard way to meet this requirement.
Does my cookie banner need to be in French?
Yes. Quebec's Charter of the French Language (Bill 96) requires that all commercial communications — including cookie banners — be available in French. Our cookie banner supports bilingual French/English display, automatically showing French to Quebec visitors while supporting English as well. The French version must be at least as prominent as the English version.
What are the fines for Law 25 non-compliance?
Law 25 penalties can reach up to $25 million or 4% of worldwide turnover, whichever is greater. The Commission d'accès à l'information (CAI) du Québec enforces these penalties. Even smaller violations like missing consent mechanisms or inadequate bilingual support can trigger enforcement actions.
How is Law 25 different from PIPEDA?
Law 25 is Quebec's provincial privacy law and is stricter than the federal PIPEDA in several ways: it requires explicit consent (not just implied), mandates a designated privacy officer, requires privacy impact assessments for certain data processing, and has higher maximum fines. Businesses operating in Quebec must comply with Law 25 in addition to PIPEDA.
Does this cookie banner support French and English?
Yes. Our cookie banner includes full bilingual support with professional French translations for all consent text, cookie category descriptions, and preference options. You can customize both language versions independently, and the banner auto-detects Quebec visitors to display French by default.
Who needs to comply with Law 25?
Any organization that collects, uses, or discloses personal information of Quebec residents must comply with Law 25 — regardless of where the organization is based. This includes businesses with websites accessible to Quebec visitors that use cookies, analytics, or marketing pixels.
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