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Geolocation

You can configure Geolocation Settings to determine which consent model, behaviors, and content will be shown to visitors depending on their location.

This ensures your store displays the right banner based on the applicable privacy laws in each region.


How Geolocation Detection Works


Our built-in geolocation detection service identifies the visitor’s general location (approximately at the city level).


  • The location is not stored.
  • It is used only to determine which geolocation rule applies.



Available Geolocation Options


You can choose from the following options when setting banner visibility:


  1. Global visibility

Show the banner to all visitors worldwide.

  1. EU/EEA & UK (GDPR)

Display the banner for visitors from the European Union, European Economic Area, and United Kingdom under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  1. United States (State Laws)

Display the banner for visitors from U.S. states with active privacy laws, including:

    • California: CCPA/CPRA
    • Virginia: VCDPA
    • Colorado: CPA
    • Connecticut: CTDPA
    • Utah: UCPA
    • Montana: MCDPA
    • Texas: TDPSA
    • Oregon: OCDPA
    • Iowa: ICDPA
    • Nebraska: NCDPA
    • Delaware: DPDPA
    • New Hampshire: NHPA
    • New Jersey: NJDPA
    • Tennessee: TIPA
    • Minnesota: MCDPA
  1. Brazil (LGPD)

Display the banner under the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados).

  1. Canada

Display the banner for visitors from Canada under:

    • Federal Law: PIPEDA
    • Quebec: PIPEDA + Law 25
    • Rest of Canada: PIPEDA
  1. Japan (APPI)

Display the banner under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.

  1. Thailand (PDPA)

Display the banner under the Personal Data Protection Act.

  1. Switzerland (FADP)

Display the banner under the Federal Act on Data Protection.

  1. South Africa (POPIA)

Display the banner under the Protection of Personal Information Act.

  1. Australia (APA)

Display the banner under the Australian Privacy Act.

  1. New Zealand (NZPA)

Display the banner under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.


Why Geolocation Matters


  • Compliance by region: Ensure your store meets the exact privacy law requirements based on where your visitors are located.
  • Better user experience: Visitors only see banners when required by their local regulations.
  • Flexibility: You can choose to apply strict global rules or customize visibility by region.


Regions and Applicable Privacy Laws


Region / Country

Applicable Law(s)

Consent Requirement

Global

N/A

Show to all visitors regardless of region

EU/EEA & UK

GDPR

Explicit opt-in required for non-essential cookies

United States (by state)

CCPA/CPRA (CA), VCDPA (VA), CPA (CO), CTDPA (CT), UCPA (UT), MCDPA (MT), TDPSA (TX), OCDPA (OR), ICDPA (IA), NCDPA (NE), DPDPA (DE), NHPA (NH), NJDPA (NJ), TIPA (TN), MCDPA (MN)

Opt-out required (user must be able to reject sale/sharing of data)

Brazil

LGPD

Explicit consent required for data processing

Canada (federal)

PIPEDA

Implied or explicit consent depending on sensitivity

Canada (Quebec)

PIPEDA + Law 25

Stricter consent rules, explicit consent required

Japan

APPI

Explicit consent required for cross-border transfers and sensitive data

Thailand

PDPA

Explicit consent required before processing personal data

Switzerland

FADP

Explicit consent required for sensitive personal data

South Africa

POPIA

Consent required for processing personal information

Australia

APA

Consent required, with emphasis on transparency and opt-out

New Zealand

NZPA 2020

Consent required; focus on lawful purpose and minimal collection


Updated on: 29/09/2025

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