Auto Blocker

• Manual script blocking guide

  Follow our manual script blocking guide to enhance privacy and compliance in your Shopify store. Learn how to effectively block scripts with step-by-step instructions. Introduction While auto-blocking is a quick and easy way to prevent cookies from being set, there are several reasons to want to consider manually marking up script tags to prevent them from setting cookies prior to consent. Manually blocking cookies has a far lesser impacSome readers

• About automatic blocking

  Discover the benefits and setup of automatic blocking with our detailed guide. Learn how to implement this feature to enhance website compliance and security. Video tutorial Introduction Auto blocker is a new feature that is now part of the core functionality in the Pandectes GDPR Compliance application. This article covers the most common questions regarding this new and improved approach tSome readers

Banner

• Cookie Banner Modes

  In this article, we analyze in detail the different banner modes that you can select from the app. The different modes are listed below. Informative All cookies (essential & non-essential) are allowed by default when pages load and cannot be blocked. The banner message and wording should only inform the visitor about the cookie policy of the website and why cookies are used. The banner has by default one action buPopular

• Customizing the layout of the banner

  You can customize the layout and styling of your banner from inside the application. This allows you to create a look and feel that matches your organization’s branding style. To access this option please follow the Settings Banner Style Position Popup: The popup banner appears in the center of the screen. Overlay: The overlay banner works just like the popup banner but additionally blocks the page until the user makes an action with the banner buttons. BarFew readers

• Adding emoji icons to your banner

  Add emojis to your GDPR/CCPA banner together with the content you want to have a little fun with. This way you can add some humor and increase engagement 🥳 You can add the emojis by adding the appropriate dec or hex code. You can find a complete list with their dec & hex codes here. Please avoid the copy and paste of emojis that you find on the web because most of the time their code is not valid and you may see “?” instead of them inFew readers

• How to re-open the banner with menu link

  Discover how to reopen the consent banner on your Shopify store via a menu link with our guide. Learn the steps to enhance user accessibility and compliance. Introduction Privacy and consent are not just regulatory requirements; they're foundational to building trust with your customers. Recognizing that visitor preferences may change over time, we've developed a feature that puts the power back in their hands, making consent management more accessible and transparent. How it works WFew readers

• Explicit & Implied Consent

  Users should be provided with the choice between implied or explicit cookie consent modes regarding their data tracking. This article sums up the differences of these two modes. Introduction Cookies are utilized by nearly all websites to store information about their users. These small files, which are frequently encrypted, can be found in browser directories and are utilized by website owners to execute tasks and aid in website management. The origin of the cookie, as well as the servFew readers

• How to show the banner on specific pages?

  Learn to display the consent banner on selected pages of your Shopify store with our guide. Tailor user experience and comply with privacy regulations. If you would like to show the banner only on the home page or if you would like to hide the banner on specific pages, please follow the following steps.Few readers

• Cookie domain setup

  The cookie domain option is something that is essential if the store is using subdomains and the main domain and requires the banner to load on both areas without having to open again between them if the user has already interacted with it. This option can be configured inside the Settings of the banner. Suppose a site is running on www.mysite.com if traffic comes from marketing.somesite.com and the bFew readers

• Bots blocking

  Bots Blocking is an option inside the banner settings of the application. If you check this option then the application when it detects that the storefront is being visited by a bot then it will not apply any logic on the page and everything will be performed as if the app was not in the store. In other words if a bot visits the storefront and this option is checked, then the page will load and the appFew readers

• How to improve drop in statistics in Shopify or 3rd party Analytics

  Learn how to improve drop-in statistics in Shopify or third-party analytics with our comprehensive guide. Discover effective strategies to enhance your store's performance. Introduction You might be in the following situation: Previously, your Shopify or 3rd party analytics (Google Analytics, Clarity and others) were normal. But after installing the Pandectes GDPR compliance app, you noticed a drop in your stats. This is an absolutely normal phenomenon, since you can ONLY trackFew readers

• IAB TCF v2.2 Compliance with Pandectes

  The IAB’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) is a standardized system created to promote transparency and compliance in digital advertising, specifically targeting GDPR regulations. It offers guidelines and technical specifications for Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) to manage user consent and preferences related to data processing. In line with this industry standard, Pandectes has registered with the IAB as a certified CMP with ID 445. This cerFew readers

Cookies

• Manually add a cookie to the cookie list

  You can follow the next steps to do so: Open the Cookies & HTML Storage from the Settings page. Click the Add new button on the top right. The Add new cookie modal appears. Complete the fields, entering the information used to identify and classify the cookie is added. For more information, see Add new cookie Screen Reference. Click the Save button. Add new cookie Screen Reference (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1a5af239e847cf00/imagFew readers

Cookie Categories

• Targeting Cookies

  Learn how to manage targeting cookies in your Shopify store with our comprehensive guide. Enhance user experience and comply with privacy regulations effectively. What are cookies? A brief explanation Targeting Cookies Targeting and advertising cookies are specially designed to collect information from you on your device in order to display ads based on related topics of interest. Advertisers place these cookies on theirFew readers

• Customizing the cookie categories

  Cookies (as well script tags that create cookies) can be classified into one of the following categories: Strictly necessary Functionality Performance Targeting Unclassified Can I create new cookie categories? It is not possible to create additional categories. The user’s consent will be for the entire category e.g. all functionality cookies/scripts, all performance cookies/scripts, and/or all targeting cookies/scripts. Can I delete one of the categories? The nuFew readers

• Performance Cookies

  Understand the role of performance cookies in your Shopify store with our detailed guide. Learn how to manage and utilize these cookies to enhance user experience. What are cookies? A brief explanation Performance Cookies Performance cookies track how users interact with a website and collect anonymous data on how they do so. These cookies collect data to improve the functionality of a website. Performance cookies areFew readers

• Strictly Necessary Cookies

  Discover the importance of strictly necessary cookies for your Shopify store. Learn how to manage these essential cookies to ensure your site's functionality and compliance. What are cookies? A brief explanation Strictly Necessary Cookies Strictly required cookies are cookies that must be present in order for the website to perform its fundamental tasks. They are required in order to utilize the website functions such aFew readers

• Cookie Settings

  In this part of the app, you can manage your store cookies and how they will be presented to the store visitors if they select to give consent for specific categories of cookies from the cookie banner. The first time the app is installed the cookie scanner runs in order to collect all store's cookies. In order to perform additional scans, you will need to upgrade to a paid plan. With the help of our cookie database, the app auto categorizes theFew readers

• Functionality Cookies

  Learn about functionality cookies and their importance for your Shopify store. Our guide explains how to manage and use these cookies to improve site performance. What are cookies? A brief explanation Functionality Cookies Functionality cookies permit websites to keep in mind the person’s web website online alternatives and alternatives they make at the web website online along with username, region, and language. ThisFew readers

Cookies Declaration

• Cookie Policy Generator

  Understand the essentials of cookie policy generator with our guide. Learn how to add an automated cookie policy to your Shopify store. Video tutorial Introduction The Cookie Declaration is essentially a cookie policy you can use on your store. After the Cookie Scanner has detected all the cookies your store uses, it will take that information to create a tailored Cookie Declaration.Few readers

Geolocation

• Geolocation

  You can set up the Geolocation Settings that determine the consent model, behaviors, and content that will be shown to store visitors from certain locations. This is done by our own geolocation detection service that returns the general location of the user (approximately at the city level). The location is not stored and is only used to determine the applicable Geolocation Setting. The available optiFew readers

Languages

• Supported Languages

  Discover the languages supported by our Shopify app with this guide. Expand your store’s reach by catering to a diverse global audience. Banner, Preference Dialog, Data Subject Request widget, and Cookie Declaration widget support text in the following languages. Additionally, the application provides default text in the languages as indicated below. If you want to edit either the default text or add your own translations in additional languages you can use the translation (/en/article/trFew readers

• How to add a multilingual cookie consent banner?

  Learn how to add a multilingual cookie consent banner to your Shopify store with our step-by-step guide. Ensure accessibility and compliance across different languages. Video tutorial Introduction In this guide you will learn how to add a multilingual cookie consent banner. Steps Step 1 You need to go to the settings of the application and then click the Language sectiFew readers

Translations

• Translations

  Each tool inside the application supports translation with pre-configured text for the supported languages. Currently, Pandectes supports the following options about translations: Pre-configured translations By adding a new language from the available languages all texts come with default translations. Custom translations Through a flexible and user-friendly interface you are abFew readers

Do not sell my data

• Adding the do not sell my data page

  Implement the 'Do Not Sell My Data' page on your Shopify store with our step-by-step guide. Enhance data privacy and meet compliance requirements effectively. Introduction One of the crucial stipulations of certain U.S. state privacy laws (CCPA / CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA and UCPA for California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut and Utah respectively) is the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" notice. If your store engages in the practice of selling personal information of consumers,Few readers

• How the do not sell my data feature works

  Learn how the 'Do Not Sell My Data' feature functions in your Shopify store with our detailed guide. Ensure compliance and respect user data preferences. Introduction In an era where data privacy is paramount, regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU and similar U.S. state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA and UCPA for California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut and Utah respectively) have set new standards. For Shopify stores, complying withFew readers

Checkout block

• Checkout block

  Understand how to use the checkout block feature in your Shopify store with our comprehensive guide. Ensure a seamless and compliant checkout process. Introduction On this article we decribe how you can add our cookie banner inside your checkout by adding our checkout extention. Our extention follows the recent updates from ShopifyFew readers

Notifications

• Customizing Notifications

  Customize notifications in your Shopify store with our easy-to-follow guide. Learn how to tailor alerts to better engage with your customers and manage operations. Overview The Notifications settings in the Pandectes GDPR Compliance app allow you to manage how you receive alerts for data subject requests and configure the notifications sent to you and to your customers. This ensures that both you and your customers are promptly informedFew readers

Custom storefront

• Is the app working on external Shopify frontends (headless commerce)?

  Yes sure. Our application can be used also in cases where you want to build your own Shopify custom storefront. For instance, if you plan to create a headless storefront on your own (ex. using ReactJS) you can use our application by just adding the appropriate scripts to your storefront. While you are on the Enterprise plan, you can navigate to the Dashboard page of our app, you can click the Settings option at the top, and under it select the Custom storefront option! (https://storage.crFew readers

• Custom storefront

  Explore how to customize your Shopify storefront with our detailed guide. Enhance your store’s design and functionality to better meet your business needs. Introduction If you landed here, you probably want to use Pandectes GDPR Compliance app on your Shopify custom storefront. In order to make this happen you need to follow the next two steps: Load the Customer Privacy API by loading this file script from this link: https://cdn.shopify.com/shopifycloud/consent-tracking-api/v0.1/coFew readers

Customer data requests

• Customer data requests FAQs

  Find answers to common questions about customer data requests in Shopify stores. Our FAQs guide helps you manage and respond to data requests effectively. What actions will be required to complete a DSR? DSRs involve six activities: Discovery, Access, Rectification, Export, and Deletion. What are your data sources? The main data source on your store is the personal data of your customers which includes their information and their orders. In case you use other apps that track customerFew readers