Policy Popup Section
This guide describes setting up the Policy Popup section.
Use this section to create a cookie consent banner that integrates with Shopify's Customer Privacy API. This section helps your store comply with privacy regulations by collecting and managing visitor consent for tracking and data collection.
For general guidance with modifying sections, refer to [Sections overview], and [Shopify help: Sections and blocks].
Set up a Policy Popup section
- Go to Customize theme
- In Theme editor, select any page
- Select "Add section" > "Policy"
Note: This banner appears automatically based on Shopify's Customer Privacy API logic.
Configuration
Content Settings
| Setting name | Description |
|---|---|
| Popup text | Rich text for privacy message. Default is cookie policy notice |
| Button text | Accept button label. Default is "Close and accept" |
Technical Features
- Integrates with Shopify's Customer Privacy API
- Automatically shows/hides based on visitor consent status
- Captures consent for:
- Analytics
- Marketing
- Preferences
- Sale of data (optional)
- Updates in real-time when consent status changes
- Theme editor integration for preview purposes
Important Notes
- Banner visibility is controlled by Shopify's consent tracking system
- Uses consent-tracking-api version 0.1
- Consent status is stored and managed by Shopify
- Consider using a dedicated app for more complex consent management needs
- Banner appears at the bottom of the page with z-index 9999
Note: This section is essential for stores that need to comply with privacy regulations like GDPR or CCPA. The banner's appearance and behavior are standardized to ensure consistent privacy compliance.