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# About the Cookie Declaration

Easily understand the basics of setting up a **Cookie Declaration** on your Shopify store. This powerful, automated feature helps you stay compliant with global privacy regulations, no manual input required.

| **Note:** The Cookie Declaration is available on **all paid plans**.

### What Is the Cookie Declaration?

The **Cookie Declaration** acts as a dynamic, auto-updating **cookie policy page** for your store.

After running a cookie scan, our app automatically generates a declaration containing all the cookies your store uses. This includes key details such as:

* Cookie name and purpose  
* Expiration period  
* Originating domain  
* Cookie category (e.g., marketing, analytics, essential)

This functionality not only saves you time but also ensures compliance with data privacy laws like the GDPR, CCPA, and others.

### How It Works

1. When you install and configure the app, the **Cookie Scanner** runs in the background and detects cookies used on your store.
2. The app creates a **tailored Cookie Declaration** based on the scan results.
3. The data is automatically updated in real-time when changes occur (e.g., new cookies added).
4. The declaration is populated directly from our internal cookie database, so **no manual writing** is needed.
5. You can **embed** the declaration on any page of your store using a simple code snippet.

This setup ensures that your cookie policy remains up to date and compliant, without requiring technical knowledge or external tools.
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### What’s Included in the Cookie Declaration?

The declaration dynamically includes:

1. **Last Updated Timestamp**  
* Automatically reflects the most recent cookie scan or manual change.
2. **Complete List of Cookies**  
* Categorized by type (e.g., necessary, analytics, marketing).  
* Includes descriptions, purposes, and technical details.  
* Combines automatic scan results with any custom cookies you’ve added.

| 💡 *You can also add an optional introductory message above the declaration to provide context or highlight your store’s cookie practices.*


### Can I Customize the Cookie Declaration?

Yes. The declaration automatically **inherits your store’s theme styling**.

If you want additional customization, you can use your theme’s stylesheet and apply custom styles using the `!important` CSS rule.

### How to Add the Cookie Declaration to a Page

To add the declaration follow [this guide here](https://help.pandectes.io/en/article/how-to-create-a-cookies-declaration-page-1ks31kd/).