Privacy Policy for Shopify Stores
Create a compliant privacy policy for your Shopify store
Why Shopify Privacy Policies Are Different
Shopify Data Collection
Shopify stores collect customer data through various channels that require comprehensive privacy disclosures.
Customer Account Information
- Email addresses and account credentials
- Customer names and contact information
- Purchase history and order preferences
- Wishlists and saved addresses
Payment Processing
- Payment details processed securely by Shopify Payments, Stripe, or PayPal
- Billing addresses and tax information
- Transaction records and receipts
- Refund and chargeback data
Shipping Information
- Shipping addresses and delivery preferences
- Tracking numbers and shipment status
- Return and exchange information
Cookies and Analytics
Shopify stores use cookies for various purposes:
- Shopify analytics cookies (cart, checkout, storefront)
- Third-party analytics (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)
- Marketing and retargeting cookies
- Performance and security cookies
Consent is required for non-essential analytics and marketing cookies under GDPR.
GDPR Compliance for Shopify Stores
EU/UK customers require:
- Lawful basis disclosure (contractual necessity for orders, consent for marketing)
- Data retention periods (transaction data: 7 years, account data: while active)
- International data transfer safeguards (Shopify processes data globally)
- User rights procedures (access, deletion, portability, objection)
- Cookie consent mechanisms (GDPR-compliant cookie banner)
CCPA/CPRA Compliance for Shopify Stores
California customers require:
- Right to know what personal information is collected and shared
- Right to delete personal information (with exceptions for transaction records)
- Right to opt out of sale or sharing (e.g., advertising data shared with Google Ads, Meta Ads)
- "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link if applicable
- Non-discrimination clause