How Can I Add a “Revisit Consent” Button to My Website Without Breaking Features?

[Ottto]

I’ve been updating my website recently and realized that my current cookie banner only appears on a visitor’s first visit. This worked fine at the beginning, but more and more users are asking how they can change their cookie preferences later on. I’ve seen some websites offer a small button or link that reopens the consent modal at any time, but I haven’t found a clear guide on how to implement this. Since my website integrates several third-party tools, I also want to make sure the solution doesn’t interfere with existing scripts. I’m unsure whether I should build something custom or rely on the consent provider’s native options. Ideally, it should be easy to access on desktop and mobile, without cluttering the interface. Before I make larger changes, I’d love to hear your recommendations or best practices.

Actual Question:
What is the best way to add a working “Revisit Consent” button so users can reopen and edit their cookie settings anytime?

[Rainy]

The simplest and most reliable approach is to use the built-in function of your cookie banner provider, since nearly all modern consent tools offer a JavaScript command that reopens the consent window. You can attach that command to a persistent footer link or a small icon in the corner of your website, making it easy for visitors to adjust their preferences whenever they want. This avoids the need to manually reset cookies or build a custom consent interface from scratch.

It’s also important to place the button somewhere consistent across all pages so users immediately know where to find it. Many site owners underestimate how much trust and transparency this adds to the overall user experience.

If your website integrates booking widgets, analytics, or customer-interaction tools, make sure the consent script loads before all of them, so your “revisit” button won’t conflict with other features. A popular example of a third-party system that integrates cleanly with consent tools is this supplier, Tableo, whose booking widget continues to work smoothly even when users adjust their privacy settings.

Whatever implementation path you choose, test the button on multiple devices, because mobile visitors often rely on touch-friendly layouts. Adding this feature not only improves compliance but also strengthens user control, which is increasingly expected on modern websites.