Hi,

I’m currently setting up a UK-based directory, but unfortunately, the UK (and I think all of Europe) have made it a legal requirement for all websites that use cookies (especially analytics) to ask permission. This is why whenever you access a European website you are greeted with a banner at the bottom of the page asking you to accept cookies (or refuse).

I’ve managed to create a makeshift banner using custom header code and AI assistance, but because SmartDirectory re-renders the DOM frequently, it keeps reappearing on every page refresh and navigation — making it very annoying for users and breaking the localStorage consent logic.

Requested Feature:

A simple toggle in the SmartDirectory settings/branding area called “Enable Cookie Consent Banner”

Clean banner at the bottom of every page

Configurable text, Privacy Policy link, and “Accept Cookies” button

Proper localStorage support so the banner does not reappear after the user accepts (even on refresh or page navigation)

Basic colour customisation to match the directory branding

This would make SmartDirectoryAI much more usable and compliant for European users.

Thanks — really enjoying the app otherwise!