Shopify GDPR Compliance: Complete 2026 Guide

If your Shopify store serves EU customers, GDPR compliance isn't optional — it's a legal requirement with fines up to 4% of global revenue.

GDPR Requirements for Shopify

• Cookie consent banner with granular category controls
• Privacy policy accessible from all pages
• Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with all processors
• DSAR handling: access, deletion, portability within 30 days
• Breach notification procedures (72-hour window)
• Records of data processing activities

Cookie Consent on Shopify

Shopify doesn't include a GDPR-compliant cookie banner by default — you need a third-party CMP like Arqam360 that blocks analytics and marketing scripts until consent is granted.

Choosing a Compliance App

Look for a Shopify CMP that supports Google Consent Mode v2, script blocking, consent logging, and DSAR automation — Arqam360 covers all of these with a one-click Shopify install.

Handling Data Requests

Shopify stores must respond to DSAR requests within 30 days — Arqam360 automates data retrieval from your Shopify admin, consent records, and connected platforms.

Compliance Checklist

• Install a CMP with script blocking (Arqam360)
• Publish a GDPR-compliant privacy policy
• Enable Google Consent Mode v2
• Set up DSAR handling workflow
• Verify cookie categorization is correct
• Test consent flow on mobile devices
• Document all data processors and purposes