About Cookiebot
Cookiebot (now “Cookiebot CMP by Usercentrics”) is a cloud-based consent and cookie management platform based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It helps website owners comply with privacy regulations such as GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA and similar laws by scanning websites for cookies and trackers, categorizing them, and displaying a consent banner to visitors. Cookiebot is typically used by businesses, online shops, agencies, and public institutions that need a compliant, transparent way to handle user consent and cookie usage across one or more domains.
A Cookiebot charge on your bank or card statement usually relates to a subscription for their consent management service. Plans are billed per domain and are based on the number of subpages scanned, with a free tier for small sites and paid premium tiers (e.g., Small, Medium, Large) for bigger sites. Charges may appear as a monthly or annual recurring subscription, a payment after a free trial, or periodic billing following an upgrade from the free plan. Some users also see test or authorization holds when adding or updating a payment method, which typically disappear after a few days.
If you’re unsure about a Cookiebot charge, start by checking whether you (or your web developer/agency) use Cookiebot on any websites you own or manage. Log into your Cookiebot account at cookiebot.com to review active domains, current plans, invoices, and billing history. For help, you can search their Help Center, submit a support request from the dashboard, or contact support via the channels listed on cookiebot.com/contact. If you still do not recognize the charge, contact Cookiebot support with the last 4 digits of the card, charge date, and amount, and reach out to your bank or card issuer to dispute any unauthorized transactions.