That cookie popup is within the law: - it offers an explanations that cookies are used, and offers a link to read why - it offers a way to opt out that is as

That cookie popup is within the law: - it offers an explanations that cookies are used, and offers a link to read why - it offers a way to opt out that is as easy as the way to opt-in - it doesn't prevent the site from functioning However, I agree that they shouldn't require non-essential cookies to begin with.