Auto Blocker
Manual script blocking guide
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 impact on store performance and will prevent cookies from being set even if the Pandectes GDPR Compliance scripts fail to load. There are also situations where auto-blocking (/Some readersAbout automatic blocking
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 to handling scripts and ensuring Prior Consent in your store. Why auto-blocking is important Auto-blocker is a very important tool to run on your store because it is the only way to completely block 3rd party cookies before they fire which is required if you want tFew 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 button called Dismiss (x or close). Optionally, a second action button caPopularAdding 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 readersCustomizing 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. Bar aFew readersHow to show the banner on specific pages?
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. Step 1 From the application’s dashboard, you need to click on Customize section. Step 2 You have to scroll to the end of the page and find the Other settings section. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1a5af239e8Few readersExplicit & Implied Consent
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 server on which it operates within the user's browser, determine whether it is a first-party (https://help.pandectes.io/en/article/whats-the-difference-between-first-party-and-third-parFew readersHow to re-open the banner with menu link
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 With this new feature, you can insert a dedicated link anywhere within your store's navigation menus. A click on this link will prompt the banner to reappear, aFew readersBots 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 app wilFew readersCookie 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.somesite.com if traffic comes from marketing.somesite.com and theFew readers
Cookie Categories
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? ThFew readersPerformance 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 are used to collect information about how visitors use a website, such as which pages are visited most frequently or if they receive error messages on web pages. These cookies simply track the site’s performance while the user interacts with it. These cookies don’t collect personally identifiable inforFew readersTargeting 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 their websites with the consent of the website operator. The information that cookies collect about you can be shared with other advertisers to measure the performance of your ads. In addition, another purpose of cookie targeting and advertising is to create user profiles of visitors to your websitFew readersCookie 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 readersStrictly 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 as signing in, adding things to a basket, and e-billing. They are usually first-party session cookies that are required, however not all first-party cookies are required. They allow a user to travel back and forth between pages without losing their prior session’s actions. Strictly required cookies are the only cooFew readersFunctionality 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. This lets the internet site offer personalized capabilities like neighborhood information testimonies and climate in case you percentage your location. They are nameless and don’t tune surfing hobbies on different websites. Functionality cookies can include first-party (/en/article/whats-the-differenceFew readers
Languages
Supported Languages
Banner, Preference Dialog, Data Subject Request widget, and Cookie Declaration widget support text in the following languages (Enterprise plan stores can have access to all 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 option of the app.Few readersHow to add a multilingual cookie consent banner?
Step 1 You need to go to the settings of the application and then click the Language section. Step 2 Here, you can choose the App default language, which will be your banner's default one. Translations for all European Union languages are available. If you would like to use another language that does not belong to EU languages and you want to get auto-translated, you would need to upgraFew readers
Do not sell my data
Adding the do not sell my data page
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, it is mandatory to notify them during their initial visit to your website or application. This notification allows them the choice to exclude themselves from suchFew readersHow the do not sell my data feature works
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 with these regulations is not just a legal necessity but also a trust signal to customers. The 'Do Not Sell My Data' feature, offered through the Pandectes GDPR aFew readers