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How to set Auto Pilot or a custom consent model per region (New Version)

Overview


Consent logic lives on All settings > Consent model & regions. Banner look lives on Cookie banner (Layout, Content, Style).


Pick one consent model:


Model

Merchant label

Typical use

optin

Strict opt-in

Visitor must Accept before non-essential collection (GDPR-style).

optout

Standard opt-out

Collection can start; visitor can Decline.

smart

Auto Pilot

Opt-in in the EU (and similar), opt-out elsewhere by location.

flexible

Custom

You mark which regions are strict opt-in.


This replaced Legacy Geolocation plus Banner Policy Mode. Conceptual background: Consent Model & Regions (New Version).


Banner UI (notice vs preferences) is independent. Google still needs preferences access for many ads setups. See How to create a banner that meets Google’s banner requirements (New Version).


New Banner. For stores with the New version badge on Cookie banner. On the Legacy Banner, see How to switch to the new banner or switch back to the previous version.


Before you start


  • Use the New Banner. Legacy stores still use Geolocation / Behavior policy mode.
  • For most worldwide stores, start with Auto Pilot, then use Custom only if you must override specific countries.



  1. Open Shopify Admin > Apps > Pandectes GDPR Compliance.
  2. Go to All settings > Consent model & regions.
  3. Choose the consent model.
  4. Set Worldwide visibility or a region list. See How to show the banner only in selected regions (New Version).
  5. If you chose Custom, open region lists (Recommended / Rest of the world) and enable strict opt-in for each region that needs it (all EU/EEA + UK if you sell to Europe).
  6. Save.


Consent model choices: Strict opt-in, Standard opt-out, Auto-pilot, and Custom


Custom configuration may require a Premium or Enterprise plan. If the option is locked, open Plans & subscription (top bar).


Align Shopify Customer Privacy


Pandectes Privacy works with Shopify’s Customer Privacy API. After you save, confirm Shopify Settings > Customer privacy regions still match how you sell (especially US sale-of-data). For the in-banner DNS toggle, see How to show Do not sell or share my data on the banner (New Version).


Verify


  1. Check the Banner status summary (for example Strict opt-in applied Worldwide, or a region count).
  2. Test an EU IP or market: non-essential tags should wait for Accept when the model is opt-in.
  3. Test a US IP or market: opt-out or Auto Pilot should match what you configured.
  4. On Custom, confirm every EU/EEA + UK region you serve is opt-in.



Updated on: 05/10/2026

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