# GDPR settings

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This feature is deprecated.

Use Shopify's native Cookie Banner instead. [Learn more](https://help.shopify.com/manual/privacy-and-security/privacy/customer-privacy-settings/privacy-settings#cookies)
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The interaction occurs on your websites between a visitor and a consent management platform (CMP), which enables users to decide whether or not they want cookies to collect their data. 

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![](https://1997835572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlL6sK9D7unq8F2VPPp%2Fuploads%2F30XAGwbtcx8baXNumAeX%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-10-27%20at%2009.30.41.png?alt=media\&token=457a8c37-772c-4cfa-85e9-e5175d1baf6c)

![](https://1997835572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlL6sK9D7unq8F2VPPp%2Fuploads%2F9Sc5JRm0G2uoKMOizN5z%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-10-27%20at%2009.35.38.png?alt=media\&token=33cfab32-616a-4f6c-b1f2-a08cd7d557ca)
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![](https://1997835572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlL6sK9D7unq8F2VPPp%2Fuploads%2FG3GdZoLTMYtFljggrKRd%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-10-27%20at%2009.30.02.png?alt=media\&token=3a550c50-404d-4035-8dae-73384e8cbe68)

![](https://1997835572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlL6sK9D7unq8F2VPPp%2Fuploads%2FTgtwlIUN9XfZxiME2l3u%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-10-27%20at%2009.29.33.png?alt=media\&token=f96a199d-b5bb-45aa-8649-3d5cfcb0161d)
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It is an integral part of the website since it helps the owner comply with data privacy laws such as EU Cookie Law, European GDPR, or California CCPA.

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Steps

1. In the theme editor (**Customize**), click **Theme settings**
2. Locate **GDPR settings** > **Cookie consent**
3. Make necessary changes
4. **Save.**
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The settings let the owners hide/show the cookie consent and blank field to add suitable content. They can decide where to display the message (floating left/right or bottom bar).&#x20;

![](https://1997835572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MlL6sK9D7unq8F2VPPp%2Fuploads%2FYjfaPUHEPkJYYvU5poOd%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-10-25%20at%2020.08.41.png?alt=media\&token=89b75881-af7d-4fed-baac-764c6f82278c)