{"id":10216,"date":"2024-11-18T14:38:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T13:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.usercentrics.com\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=10216"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:45:08","slug":"shopify-cookie-banner","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/knowledge-hub\/shopify-cookie-banner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up a Shopify cookie banner for your website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ecommerce sites collect a lot of personal data from visitors and customers. The data enables them to process orders, improve user experience on the site, and develop ad strategy, among other uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collecting this data means that Shopify website owners have to comply with the requirements of relevant global data privacy laws. These requirements can include informing customers about data collection and use, obtaining consent for various uses of their data, and other functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good Shopify consent management strategy doesn\u2019t just enable data privacy compliance and protect your business from fines and other legal penalties, however. When users get great user experience, clear information, and user-friendly choices, it builds trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning people\u2019s trust helps turn casual browsers into customers and increases their engagement with your brand over time. That results in even more of the data you need for marketing activities, as well as boosting your bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll look at why your Shopify site needs a cookie banner, and how to set one up to support customer-friendly Privacy-Led Marketing and Shopify cookie consent.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"uc-cta_69d0b607b3d65\" class=\"uc-cta uc-cta--button uc-cta--size-7 uc-cta--primary uc-ctx--blue\">\n    <div class=\"uc-cta__inner container\">\n        <div class=\"uc-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__heading no-default-margin\">Do you know what cookies your site is using?<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__description\">\n                    <p>Check now for free to build trust with customers and comply with data privacy law requirements.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"uc-cta__section\">\n                                        <a id=\"5faa3e82-733f-4cd3-b452-73c5145a2c92\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-m uc-button-contained  no-default-link-decoration\" href=\"\/data-privacy-audit\/\" target=\"\"><span>Scan website<\/span><\/a>                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script type=\"module\">\n        new Uc_Cta(document.getElementById(\"uc-cta_69d0b607b3d65\"));\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-your-shopify-website-needs-a-cookie-banner\">Why your Shopify website needs a cookie banner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before moving into the implementation process, let&#8217;s examine why having a Shopify cookie banner on your site is so important for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maintain-your-campaigns-on-google-services\">Maintain your campaigns on Google services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Ads campaigns are important to many Shopify site owners for traffic, so continuing to meet Google\u2019s evolving privacy requirements is critical. Implementing a compliant cookie banner enables you to maintain full access to important features in Google services, like personalization and remarketing in Google Ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usercentrics CMP is <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/press\/usercentrics-is-a-google-certified-cmp\/\">Google-certified<\/a> and comes with <a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/usercentrics-cmp-and-google-consent-mode-v2\/\">Google Consent Mode v2<\/a> ready to go. The two solutions together enable you to obtain compliant consent information from your users and signal it via Consent Mode to Google services, which Google requires to maintain full access to their platforms. That consent information then controls the firing of tags for ads, analytics, and other services so personal data is only collected where and when your users have consented to it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Advanced Consent Mode, you can gain insights into the user journey with conversion modeling and other tools, even without explicit user consent. Usercentrics CMP and Consent Mode are critical to continuing successful marketing campaigns, but also your competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-privacy-led-marketing-to-demonstrate-your-organization-s-commitment-to-privacy\">Use Privacy-Led Marketing to demonstrate your organization\u2019s commitment to privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Headlines about data breaches and other regulatory violations continue, but day to day marketers have a job to do, so your focus is on getting people\u2019s attention, making sales, analyzing data, and improving strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Shopify consent banner can be an important tool to enable your company\u2019s continued access to third-party services, like analytics or advertising, that increasingly require proof of consent. Displaying a consent banner also prominently shows your commitment to respecting your customers\u2019 privacy and putting them in control of their interactions with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People do more business with companies they trust, so providing clear information about data use and consent options via your Shopify cookie banner builds trust so customers keep coming back to your site. That\u2019s good for your bottom line, and for collecting valuable marketing data over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-compliant-with-privacy-regulations-and-avoid-penalties\">Stay compliant with privacy regulations and avoid penalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements of data privacy regulations are becoming the norm when doing business, and these laws are evolving in conjunction with related frameworks, policies, and business requirements. While the headlines focus on huge tech companies and the sky-high fines levied on them, data protection authorities do enforce laws like the <a href=\"\/knowledge-hub\/the-eu-general-data-protection-regulation\/\">General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/a> and <a href=\"\/knowledge-hub\/eprivacy-everything-you-need-to-know-about-it\/\">ePrivacy Directive<\/a> in the European Union and the<a href=\"\/knowledge-hub\/california-consumer-privacy-act\/\"> California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)<\/a> in the United States with companies of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While consent requirements may differ among privacy laws, all of them require that individuals be notified about data use and their privacy rights. Failing to provide clear information to customers, or obtain valid Shopify cookie consent for access to their data, can result in fines and other penalties, including suspension of marketing activities and audits, which can make some business operations unsustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The loss of brand reputation and customer trust can be a serious blow to your bottom line, too. Not only will prospective customers take their business elsewhere, existing customers likely also will. A history of privacy violations doesn\u2019t look good to advertisers, potential business partners, or investors, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing a user-friendly and well-branded <a href=\"\/knowledge-hub\/cookie-banner\/\">cookie banner<\/a> not only helps protect your business, but helps build a sustainable foundation for growth with your Shopify site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"uc-cta_69d0b607b4862\" class=\"uc-cta uc-cta--button uc-cta--size-7 uc-cta--primary uc-ctx--blue\">\n    <div class=\"uc-cta__inner container\">\n        <div class=\"uc-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__heading no-default-margin\">How to make your cookie banner work for you and your customers<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__description\">\n                    <p>In Episode 8 of the CONSENTED podcast, learn how to use your cookie banner to build trust. Discover consent management from the user side and how to adopt valuable insights.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"uc-cta__section\">\n                                        <a id=\"10388eb3-59ef-4097-a361-7eafeb0d79e1\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-m uc-button-contained  no-default-link-decoration\" href=\"\/events\/optimize-cookie-banner\/\" target=\"\"><span>Listen now<\/span><\/a>                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script type=\"module\">\n        new Uc_Cta(document.getElementById(\"uc-cta_69d0b607b4862\"));\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-add-a-cookie-banner-to-your-shopify-website\">Steps to add a cookie banner to your Shopify website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you have a lot to do. Fortunately, you can integrate your <a href=\"\/knowledge-hub\/cookie-consent-4-tips-to-increase-opt-in-rates\/\">cookie consent banner<\/a> with your Shopify account in a few simple steps. Usercentrics CMP easily integrates with Shopify landing pages and other pages on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-sign-up-for-your-usercentrics-account\">1. Sign up for your Usercentrics account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the <a href=\"\/\">START FREE button<\/a> at the top right of the Usercentrics website. Click the Usercentrics Web CMP tab and you can sign up for your 14-day free trial at the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Start-14-day-trial.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Start-14-day-trial.png 424w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Start-14-day-trial-206x300.png 206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-configuring-your-banner-in-the-usercentrics-admin-interface\">2. Configuring your banner in the Usercentrics Admin Interface<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have set up your account or logged in, you will set up your configuration. Click on <strong>Configuration<\/strong> in the Admin Interface. This includes adding the information about the domain \u2014your Shopify site \u2014 where the banner will be displayed, language preference, etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.usercentrics.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/10882140920220-Usercentrics-CMP-Version-2#1.-Sign-up-and-login-to-the-Admin-Interface-\/-Account-Interface\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-config-1024x665.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-config-1024x665.png 1024w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-config-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-config-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-config-1536x998.png 1536w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-config.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-initial-website-scan\">3. Initial website scan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on <strong>Service Settings<\/strong> in the Admin Interface to get started with the initial scan of your Shopify website to detect cookies and trackers in use, the Data Processing Services (DPS). Click the <strong>Initial Website Scan<\/strong> button.<strong> <\/strong>Once completed, it will generate your scan report under <strong>DPS Overview<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.usercentrics.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/10882140920220-Usercentrics-CMP-Version-2#4.-Service-Settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-Scan-1024x443.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-Scan-1024x443.png 1024w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-Scan-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-Scan-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-Scan-1536x665.png 1536w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-Scan.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-categorizing-data-processing-services\">4. Categorizing Data Processing Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The CMP will automatically categorize the DPS for you. Marketing, Functional, and Essential are included by default. However, if anything comes up as unclassified, or you want to manually edit the classifications, you can do that under <strong>Service Categories. <\/strong>You can use our predefined categories or define your own. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.usercentrics.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/10882140920220-Usercentrics-CMP-Version-2#5.-Create-Service-Categories-in-Service-Settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-categories-1024x749.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-categories-1024x749.png 1024w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-categories-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-categories-768x562.png 768w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-categories-1536x1124.png 1536w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-categories.png 1564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;5. Add the Data Processing Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the list from the initial scan report, add all the relevant cookies and tracking technologies for your website by clicking <strong>Add Service<\/strong> to the right of each DPS listing. These will be added to the CMP, and users will be able to access and control consent for them granularly by categories. This list of DPS will also be available for your Cookie Declaration. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.usercentrics.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/10882140920220-Usercentrics-CMP-Version-2#6.-Add-all-relevant-technologies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Scripts for the DPS need to be adjusted to enable blocking until consent is obtained. Get information in our <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.usercentrics.com\/#\/browser-cmp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-overview-1024x371.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-overview-1024x371.png 1024w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-overview-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-overview-768x278.png 768w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-overview-1536x556.png 1536w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-DPS-overview.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;6. Customize banner appearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Appearance<\/strong> to begin customizing your consent banner. Adjust the brand styling, logos, fonts, and more under the <strong>Styling<\/strong> tab. Under the <strong>Layout <\/strong>tab you can customize the first and second layer settings for the banner, as well as the Privacy Trigger, which is a shortcut that enables users who have already communicated their consent preferences to update their consent. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.usercentrics.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/10882140920220-Usercentrics-CMP-Version-2#7.-Appearance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-layout-1024x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-layout-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-layout-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-layout-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-layout-1536x901.png 1536w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-layout.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the <strong>Content <\/strong>tab, and there you can customize the text, links, and other elements to be displayed to users. Usercentrics CMP is available in 60 languages. Here you can also customize the information for relevant laws, e.g. the \u201cDo Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information\u201d link for the CCPA. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.usercentrics.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/10882140920220-Usercentrics-CMP-Version-2#8.-Content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-labels-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-labels-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-labels-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-labels-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-labels-1536x858.png 1536w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/Shopify-UC-labels.png 1550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Implement the CMP on your Shopify website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the <strong>Implementation<\/strong> tab in the Admin Interface, and copy the <strong>CMP Script Tag<\/strong>. You will need to add that to your Shopify website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Login to your Shopify account, and follow the steps in our <a href=\"https:\/\/support.usercentrics.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/10786857352220-Shopify-Manual-Implementation-of-V2-CMP-Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify Manual Implementation Guide<\/a> to add the CMP Script Tag to your site and start collecting user consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guide will also help you set up manual blocking for third-party services, such as Google Analytics, if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-regularly-monitor-your-cookie-usage\">8. Regularly monitor your cookie usage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Usercentrics CMP runs a daily website scan and automatically sends the report to your inbox when it\u2019s complete. We recommend regularly checking your scan report to make sure all the cookies and other tracking technologies in use on your site are correctly classified and have a purpose description. These often change over time, so it helps ensure that only the cookie categories that your customers have consented to are activated. It also updates your Cookie Declaration to accurately reflect your Shopify website\u2019s cookie usage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"uc-cta_69d0b607b853a\" class=\"uc-cta uc-cta--button uc-cta--size-7 uc-cta--primary uc-ctx--blue\">\n    <div class=\"uc-cta__inner container\">\n        <div class=\"uc-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__heading no-default-margin\">Understanding data privacy vs. data security<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__description\">\n                    <p>Businesses are responsible for both data privacy and data security. They work together, but are not the same. Learn the differences, how to achieve both with best practices, and more.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"uc-cta__section\">\n                                        <a id=\"baa8bf2a-77b7-446a-8a75-886e5af51da5\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-m uc-button-contained  no-default-link-decoration\" href=\"\/knowledge-hub\/data-privacy-and-security\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Learn more<\/span><\/a>                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script type=\"module\">\n        new Uc_Cta(document.getElementById(\"uc-cta_69d0b607b853a\"));\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-achieve-compliance-for-your-shopify-website-with-the-usercentrics-cmp\">Achieve compliance for your Shopify website with the Usercentrics CMP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Usercentrics CMP makes it easy for you to inform your customers about your data processing and enable them to exercise their privacy rights \u2014 building trust with your brand. Our CMP is also an important Shopify consent management tool to help you achieve and maintain compliance with relevant global data privacy laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In just a few steps, set up a cookie banner that looks great, is user-friendly, and helps protect your business. Show customers that you respect their privacy and data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you\u2019re busy, so we\u2019ve automated the process of scanning your Shopify website every month to help your cookie banner and cookie policy remain up to date. It saves you time and brings you peace of mind, enabling you to stay focused on growing your business.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"uc-cta_69d0b607b8cae\" class=\"uc-cta uc-cta--button uc-cta--size-7 uc-cta--primary uc-ctx--blue\">\n    <div class=\"uc-cta__inner container\">\n        <div class=\"uc-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__heading no-default-margin\">Learn how Google Tag Manager works with cookie consent<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__description\">\n                    <p>Obtaining valid cookie consent with Google Tag Manager and maintaining GDPR compliance is important for businesses operating in the UE, UK, and Switzerland. 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