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Enabling the Cookie bar for specific regions

Enabling the Cookie Bar for specific regions is a crucial step to ensure your store's compliance with various data privacy laws across the globe. To configure this setting:

Head to the Settings tab in the app's dashboard.
Look for the Geolocation tab > Choose the region for your cookie bar section. Here, you have the flexibility to select one or more regions where you want the Cookie Bar to be displayed. This feature is incredibly useful if your business operates in multiple areas, each with its unique privacy regulations.



As you can see in the reference above, the available regions for which the cookie bar can be enabled separately at the moment are the following:

Globally - Enable For All Countries (If you need the cookie bar to be shown globally).

EU/EEA + UK + Swiss (GDPR) - This option includes the following countries from the EU + EEA: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland
Brazil (LGPD)
Canada (PIPEDA)
Japan (APPI)
Australia + New Zealand (APA-NZPA)
Thailand (PDPA)
South Africa (POPIA)

USA

California Visitors (CCPA-CPRA)
Virginia (VCDPA)
Colorado (CPA)
Connecticut (CTDPA)
Utah (UCPA)
Florida (FDBR)
Oregon (OCPA)
Texas (TDPSA)
Montana (MCDPA)

Note: For businesses with a broader audience, the Plus and Enterprise plans offer an enhanced feature - Enable Globally This option ensures that the Cookie Bar appears for every visitor, irrespective of their geographical location, providing a comprehensive solution for global compliance.

The above option can also be used in case the country or region you need to he cookie bar to be shown in is not available in the regional settings of the app.

Tailoring the Cookie Bar visibility according to specific regions or globally ensures that your online store adheres to the varying privacy laws and regulations. It's a significant step towards fostering trust and transparency with your customers, regardless of where they are shopping from.

For any further assistance or queries regarding this feature or other aspects of our app, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@consentmo.com. We're here to help you navigate these settings seamlessly.

Updated on: 19/11/2024

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