Some users enable multiple regions in Complianz to manage cookie consent and legal requirements for different jurisdictions. When several regions are activated, the plugin generates multiple legal documents, such as cookie policies and privacy statements tailored to each region. In total, this can result in at least eight policy documents that can be placed in the website footer.
Region-specific policy links in the cookie banner
In Complianz, the policy link shown in the cookie banner is tied to the banner configuration itself, meaning the link displayed may vary depending on the visitor’s region.
However, if you want the policy links placed elsewhere on your website—such as in the footer—to automatically direct visitors to the correct regional document, you can enable a region-based redirect.
Redirecting policies using GEO IP
When GEO IP detection is enabled in Complianz, policy URLs can be configured to automatically redirect visitors to the correct version of the document based on their location.
To activate this behavior, simply append the following parameter to the policy URL:
?cmplz_region_redirect=true
For example, if your EU privacy statement is located at:
yourdomain.com/privacy-statement-eu
You can modify the link as follows:
yourdomain.com/privacy-statement-eu?cmplz_region_redirect=true
When a visitor accesses this URL, Complianz will detect their region and redirect them to the appropriate version of the policy document.
Supported policy types
This redirect method works for multiple legal documents generated by Complianz, including:
- Privacy Statements
- Cookie Policies
The redirect ensures that users are automatically sent to the policy that corresponds with the regulations applicable to their location.
Important exception: “Do Not Sell My Personal Information”
One important exception applies to the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” page.
According to regulatory guidelines, this page must be linked directly in the footer without any redirect mechanism. Therefore, the region redirect parameter should not be used for that specific document.