UI Blocking

What it is

UI Blocking turns the banner into a full-page overlay that prevents interaction with your site until the visitor makes a choice (Accept / Reject / Save preferences).

How it works

• The banner covers the viewport and captures clicks/keystrokes.

• Page content behind the overlay stays inert: no clicks, no forms, no navigation.

  When the visitor confirms a choice, Cookie Compliance:

  • Stores consent in the browser (and logs it in the app when your plan allows),
  • Applies autoblocking rules according to the selected Access Level and Purposes,
  • Updates integrations (Google/Microsoft/Facebook consent modes).
• If the visitor later revokes consent or the Duration expires, the banner can re-appear; with UI Blocking enabled, the page remains blocked again until a new choice is saved.

Note: Because the overlay intercepts input, Consent on Click and Consent on Scroll don’t apply while the UI is blocked.

Compliance note

Under GDPR, UK PECR, and POPIA, consent must be a freely given, affirmative action. Keep UI Blocking disabled in these regions — forcing interaction with the banner before any choice is made does not meet that standard. UI Blocking is only appropriate where consent is not legally required.