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Does GDPR apply outside Europe?
Yes. The GDPR can apply outside Europe if a business offers goods or services to individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) or monitors their behavior, regardless of where the business is located.
Who is usually the data controller?
The merchant is usually the data controller, because the merchant decides why and how customer personal data is collected and processed through the Shopify store.
What role does Shopify play in GDPR?
Under the GDPR, Shopify generally acts as a data processor for the personal data that merchants collect and process through their stores, while the merchant is typically the data controller responsible for determining how and why customer data is processed.
What is a Data Processing Addendum (DPA)?
A Data Processing Addendum (DPA) is a legal agreement that outlines how personal data will be processed, protected, and handled between a business (the data controller) and a service provider (the data processor), helping ensure compliance with privacy laws such as the GDPR.
Where can customer privacy settings be managed?
Customer privacy settings can be managed in the Shopify admin, typically under Settings → Customer Privacy, where merchants can configure consent, cookie banners, and data-sharing preferences.
What is a cookie banner?
A cookie banner is a notice displayed on a website that informs visitors about the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies and allows them to accept, reject, or manage their cookie preferences.
Why are cookie banners important?
Cookie banners are important because they inform visitors about the use of cookies and tracking technologies, obtain consent where required, and help businesses comply with privacy laws such as the GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.