The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to all websites with users from the EU, if your website uses cookies and online tracking it needs to be compliant with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive (ePR).
If your organisation is based in the EU or your website has users from the EU your website should meet the cookie laws.
It's a legal requirement to inform your visitors about your use of cookies or other tracking technologies, and how they can delete or control them.