About Consentik GDPR/CCPA Cookie Banner
GDPR Setup Checklist
Base on GDPR document, our app recommends you setup options below to comply GDPR: Show a "Decline" button Customers have a right to refuse your website tracking, so you should put a "Decline" button on your cookie banner. You can put it on cookie bar or on preferences poup or both On cookie bar: On Preferences popup:  is the easiest way for merchants to stay compliant with local regulation, without having to invest time or effort into it. The app aims to help you design the banner and set up its content in the shortest time possible. On top of that, since it was designed as a tool to help merchants stay compliant with data regulations effortlessly, the app also came with other functions such as manage cookies, manage requests and eFew readers💸 Pricing
There are 4 plan options: FREE, PLUS, ADVANCED and UNLIMITED. With the free one, you can design a functioning cookie banner on your website, but with the paid one, you can effortlessly manage cookie consent and stay 100% compliant with local regulation. On top of that, you can accumulate some statistics regarding your cookies, for the purpose of analytics. Upgrade from FREE to Paid plans anytimFew readers
Settings
Cookie Banner on Customer Account Page
The Cookie Banner on Customer Account Page feature allows merchants to display a consent banner directly within their customer account section. This ensures that users can manage their cookie preferences even after logging in, providing greater transparency and flexibility in consent management. Key Capabilities Display Cookie Banner Enable or disable the cookie banner within the customer account page. Customizable Buttons Choose which action buttons (e.g., Accept All, *ReFew readersMultiple Language Limit
Multiple Languages Limit Consentik is updating how many languages each plan supports. This guide explains the new limits, what they mean for your store, and what you need to do (if anything). At a glance Plan Languages included Free 1 (your store's default language only) Plus Up to 2 languages Advanced Up to 5 languages Unlimited No limit How we count languages: Your total is published languages + unpublished languages. Turning a language onFew readersFullscreen Banner
Overview The Fullscreen Banner feature displays the banner in the center of the screen as a full-screen modal. A blurred overlay appears behind the banner so visitors focus on the message before continuing to browse. When the banner is visible, page scrolling is temporarily disabled until the visitor interacts with the banner. This behavior works on both desktop and mobile devices. How it works Fullscreen mode is available only when the banner position is set to Center. When FFew readersAuto-collapse on scroll Consentik Shopify
Auto-collapse banner on scroll Consentik Shopify Overview Auto-collapse on scroll lets the cookie banner shrink into a small floating button after a visitor scrolls down the page. This keeps your store tidy and reduces interruption, while still letting visitors reopen the banner whenever they want. The feature is optional and can be turned on only for supported banner layouts. How it works When the feature is enabled, the banner automatically collapses once the visitor scrolls past 2Few readersConsent Models Explained: Opt-in, Opt-out, and Notice
Consent models explained: Opt-in, Opt-out, and Notice If you sell internationally, your visitors live under very different privacy laws. A shopper in Berlin, a shopper in California, and a shopper in Tokyo each have different legal rights over how their data is collected — and each expects a different kind of cookie banner. To make this manageable, privacy laws around the world can be grouped into three consent models: Opt-in, Opt-out, and Notice. This article explains what eacFew readersSmart Geo-targeting Consentik Shopify
Smart Geo-targeting: show every visitor the right consent banner for their region Privacy laws are not the same everywhere. Europe requires explicit consent before any tracking, most US states use an opt-out model, and countries like Japan or Australia only require a notice. With Smart Geo-targeting, Consentik detects each visitor’s location and automatically serves the consent banner their local law requires — so you stay compliant in every region without configuring each country by hand.Few readers🎨 Design & position the banner
Consentik GDPR Cookie Banner on Shopify gives you complete control over how your cookie banner looks and feels on your website. With its powerful customization options, you can easily ensure the banner matches your site’s branding and delivers the best user experience. Choose from Pre-built Templates Don’t want to design from scratch? Consentik provides a variety of professionally designed pre-built templates. Simply select the template that best fits your website’s style and you’re ready tSome readers🖊️ Edit text on the banner
Similar to color editing, you can also change the texts in Text customization. The parts in the cookie banner where you can edit texts are as followed: To make the banner more visually aesthetic, you can edit your text size as well. The link to privacy policy can be added in the Link of your Privacy Policy's pageFew readers🧑⚖️ Privacy policy page generating
If you don't already have a privacy policy page, you can use our tool to generate one. Simply enter the name you wish the page should have, then click on the regulation you want to sample and click Create. The page will be created and visible in Shopify Admin/Online Store/Pages. The URL of that page will be automatically pasted in the Link of your Privacy Policy's page in this section and Text customizatSome readers🙅♂️ Restrict banner for specific regions only
The part called "Display restriction" is where you can select who to show the banner to. For some countries, a cookie banner is strictly required, though some aren't. For this section, you have 2 choices: Enable for all countries: No matter who they are, where they are visiting from, the cookie banner will always appear. Enable for specific regions only: Only the people whSome readers🧠 Browser cookies lifetime
Basically, it means how long will the cookie consent still remain valid and after which they will expire and consent needs to be given again. You can find this in Settings/Advanced Setting. If you're on the Basic plan, this value is fixed at 7 days. If you're on a Pro plan, you can change it to the number of day you want. If the value is set to 0, customers will be asked every time they access the websitFew readersTranslations
Introduction This feature enhances the Omega Cookie Banner functionality by allowing merchants to manually translate the text within their cookie banner, categories, and individual cookie descriptions. It provides a comprehensive approach to customizing the user experience for a global audience. Translation Detection Methods The system offers four methods to determine the appropriate language for displaying the cookie banner, categories, and descriptions: *Store URL SuffixFew readersLanguage Selector on Banner
The Consentik Cookie Banner app introduces the Language Selector on Banner feature, enabling a seamless and inclusive user experience by allowing visitors to select their preferred language directly on the cookie consent banner. This feature is essential for online stores with a diverse international audience, ensuring that the cookie consent message is accessible and understandable to all users.  and similar US laws. What Does the Data Sale Opt-Out Feature Do? With this feature enabled, your store can display a “Do Not Sell/Share My Data” checkbox with a customizable label. This checkbox can be added to either the cookie banner or the preferences popup, depending on your chosen privacy flow and desiFew readers
Manage cookies and categories
📘 Managing cookies
To categorize, publish and unpublish, change name and/or description of the cookies, go to Cookie section on the navigation. Click on the image to expand Upon opening, you should see a table with the following columns: No: The row number. Title: The name of the cookie, usually the id of that cookie. Description: The detail of that cookie. This information is usually blank. ThSome readers🔎 Cookie Auto-Scanner and Auto-Transfer
The Consentik Cookie Banner app offers a robust Cookie Auto-Scanner and Auto-Transfer feature that automatically scans your online store for cookies and categorizes them accordingly. This feature is designed to simplify the management of cookies and ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations by keeping track of all cookies used on your site. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/hSome readers↕️ Import & Export Cookies
The "Import and Export Cookies via Excel" feature in Consentik Cookie Banner provides an efficient way for merchants to manage their website's cookies by using CSV template files. This feature simplifies the process of adding or updating multiple cookie details simultaneously and allows for easy backup or analysis by exporting existing cookie data. Key Benefits Bulk Management: Easily manage large numbers of cookies by importing and exporting them in bulk, saving time and reducing mFew readers📄 Consent log
Consent log table Consent log is where customers' consent is recorded. This can either be giving or denying consent to data collection. The table here will display information regarding the times when customers interact with your cookie banner. Their basic information will be recorded such as their email, IP address, the timing of the consent, their consent preferences and which cookie catFew readers📈 Consent Response Statistics Page
The "Consent Response Statistics Page" feature in the Consentik Cookie Banner provides a comprehensive analysis of user interactions with the cookie consent banner. This dashboard offers various Access this page: Consent logs -> Statistics Key Metrics Consent Rate: Calculates the rate of acceptance over the total number of accept and decline responses. Opt-In Rate: Measures the rate of acceptances over the total number of banner impressions. **ResponFew readers
Data Request Management
🔥 Setup Data Request Management
The Data Request Management feature in the Consentik app helps businesses efficiently handle customer data requests. This tool is vital for complying with legal standards, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. It allows customers to view, edit, or delete their personal data, while businesses can manage these requests transparently. Why Use Data Request Management for GDPR Compliance GDPR protects the privacy and personal data of individuals inSome readers📧 Email Template Configuration
The Email Template section of the Data Request Management feature allows merchants to set up personalized communication for handling customer data requests. This section is essential for maintaining consistent branding and ensuring clear, professional communication with both customers and the merchant themselves. Below are detailed instructions and options available within the Email Template configuration. Enabling/Disabling the Feature Merchants have the option to enable or disable the emFew readers⚙️ Data Rights Page Configuration
The Data Rights Page is a customizable web page that merchants can generate and integrate into their website. This page allows customers to submit data requests directly, ensuring a seamless and transparent process for managing data privacy rights. Overview of the Data Rights Page The Data Rights Page serves as a dedicated area where customers can learn about their data rights and submit requests regarding their personal information. The merchant can define several aspects of this page, inSome readers📑 Data Request Log
The Data Request Log is an essential component of the Data Request Management feature. It provides merchants with an organized view of all the data requests submitted by customers, enabling them to track and manage these requests efficiently. Log Overview The Data Request Log is displayed as a table with several columns that provide key information about each request: Customers: This column shSome readers🌈 Tips for Effective Use and Compliance
To help merchants make the most of the Data Request Management feature and stay compliant with data protection laws, here are some useful tips: Understand the Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection laws to understand the rights and obligations regarding data requests. Clear Communication: Use simple, clear language in your Data Rights Page and email templates to ensure that customers understand their rights and the data requestFew readers
Integrations
Guide to Complying with Google’s Consent Management Requirements
Introduction In an era of increasingly stringent privacy regulations, particularly in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland, Google has implemented strict consent management requirements to ensure compliance with laws such as GDPR and the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF). These requirements apply to partners using Google’s publishing products, such as Google AdSense, Ad Manager, and AdMob, when serving ads in these regions. This document providSome readers🇪🇺 IAB TCF 2.3 Compliance
What Is IAB TCF? The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) is a widely adopted system for managing user data and privacy preferences. Created with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in mind, the TCF provides a standardized approach for: Explaining to users how their data is collected and processed. Allowing individuals to easily grant or withdraw consent. Sharing consent signals between publishers (such as website owners) aFew readers✨ Google Consent Mode V2 Integrated
The Google Consent Mode Integration feature within the app provides a seamless way for merchants to implement Google's Consent Mode on their e-commerce platform. This feature allows merchants to respect user consent for cookies, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations while still enabling the collection of critical analytics and ad performance data. Setup Options In your Consentik Admin → Integrations → Google Consent Mode V2, toggle Enable Google Consent Mode V2 toSome readers✨ Microsoft UET & Clarity Consent Mode Integrated
The Microsoft Universal Event Tracking (UET) & Clarity Consent Mode Integration feature in Consentik provides a seamless way for merchants to integrate Microsoft’s UET and Clarity Consent Mode V2 on their e-commerce websites. This feature ensures user privacy compliance while still allowing essential analytics and advertising tracking to function properly. Feature Overview This feature allows merchants to: Enable Microsoft UET and Microsoft Clarity Consent Mode V2 direSome readers✨ Sklik Retargeting Consent Integrated
The Sklik Retargeting Consent Integration feature within the app provides a seamless way for merchants to implement Sklik Retargeting Consent on their e-commerce platform. This feature allows merchants to respect user consent for cookies, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations while still enabling the collection of critical analytics and ad performance data. Merchants can configure Sklik Retargeting Consent directly from app's admin: Settings/Integration/ Sklik Retargeting byFew readers⛔ Auto-blocker tracking scripts
The Auto-Blocker feature in the app provides merchants with the ability to control the activation of various tracking services on their store, such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and TikTok Pixel. This feature ensures that tracking scripts are only executed after users have explicitly consented to being tracked, aligning with privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA. The Auto-Blocker feature allows for selective blocking of tracking services until consent is granted by tSome readers📶 Global Privacy Control (GPC) Signal
The GPC Signal feature in the Consentik Cookie Banner app helps you further enhance your compliance with privacy regulations. When this feature is enabled, the app automatically sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal whenever it detects that a user is accessing your online store using a browser that supports this signal. The GPC signal is a mechanism designed to communicate a user's privacy prefeFew readers✅ Checkout Banner Block
The Consentik Cookie Banner app introduces the Checkout Banner Block feature, specifically designed for Shopify Plus merchants. This advanced feature allows the display of a cookie consent banner directly on the checkout page, a critical touchpoint for capturing customer consent in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. Functionality: Exclusive to Shopify Plus: This feaFew readers🕹️ Headless Store Integration
Consentik Cookie now supports seamless integration with headless Shopify stores built using Hydrogen. This powerful feature enables you to deliver a fully customized cookie consent experience What is a Headless Store? A headless store separates your website’s front-end (what customers see) from the back-end (where your data and store logic live). With Shopify’s Hydrogen framework, you can build fast, dynamic, React-based storefronts while still using Shopify for e-commerce managemFew readers
Block third-party elements until consent - Shopify
The Block Third-Party Elements feature prevents unauthorized cookie collection by blocking third-party services (such as Google Maps, Facebook Like, or other embedded elements) until visitors give explicit consent for non-essential cookies. This ensures that no non-essential data is shared with third parties before the user has made their choice, supporting both privacy standards and user trust. Key Capabilities Block non-essential third-party elements Automatically blocFew readersCross-domain consent sharing
Cross-domain Consent Sharing Overview Cross-domain Consent Sharing allows merchants who operate multiple stores or markets across different domains to share a single user’s consent across those domains, as long as the user is on the same browser. With this feature, once a user provides consent on one domain, they will not be asked to provide consent again when navigating to other connected domains. This ensures a seamless user experience while maintaining compliance with privacy regulatFew readersText Direction (LTR/RTL) for Cookie Banner
What This Feature Does This feature allows merchants to configure the reading direction of banner text — either Left to Right (LTR) or Right to Left (RTL) — so banners display correctly for all languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Urdu. Configuring Text Direction In the app admin, navigate to Settings → Design and find the Text Customization card. There you'll see a "Text direction" dropdown with two options: Left to Right (LTR) — for languages like EFew readersEU Withdrawal button Consentik Shopify
A 14-day right-of-withdrawal form for EU shoppers Overview From 19 June 2026, EU law requires every store selling to EU consumers to give customers a simple, prominent way to withdraw from a purchase within the 14-day cooling-off period — withdrawing must be no harder than buying. This comes from Article 11a of the Consumer Rights Directive, added by Directive (EU) 2023/2673; you can read the full text on EUR-Lex. ShopiFew readers