Automattic / Automattic/jetpack

EU cookie banner nudge is not self-explanatory

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[Feature] JITM [Focus] GDPR [Status] Needs Copy Enhancement
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Description

EU cookie banner widget nudge:

screen shot 2018-06-04 at 14 08 10

Text says:
>Don't Forget Your Cookie Banner
>
>We recommend that you add a cookie-related disclosure to help you comply with EU privacy laws. You can either use Jetpack's Cookies & Consents widget or craft one yourself.
>
>[ Add Widget ]

Questions one might have:
- What is a cookie
- What EU privacy laws

Could be answered by improving the copy or by adding "read more" link.

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Research direction

Start by locating the EU cookie banner widget nudge shown in the screenshot and review its current copy. Decide whether the wording or a read-more link best answers what cookies and the relevant EU privacy laws are; done means the nudge is self-explanatory without changing its purpose.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
wordpress
Domain
content
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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