Shopify AppCookie Consent for Shopify
Native Shopify app with Theme App Extension. Add a GDPR & CCPA compliant cookie consent banner to your store in 3 minutes. No code editing. No theme modifications.
How to install
Install the Shopify app
Install Legal Banner from the Shopify App Store. The app appears in your Shopify admin.
Connect to LegalBanner
Generate a connect code in your LegalBanner dashboard and enter it in the Shopify app. Your store is linked instantly.
Enable the theme block
Go to Online Store > Themes > Customize. Add the Legal Banner app block and save. Your consent banner is live.
Features
Theme App Extension
Installs as a native Shopify app block. No code editing, no theme.liquid modifications. Works with all Online Store 2.0 themes. Survives theme changes.
One-click connect
Generate a connect code in your LegalBanner dashboard, enter it in the Shopify app, and your store is linked. No API keys or manual configuration.
Google Consent Mode v2
Native support for Google Consent Mode v2. Consent signals are automatically sent to Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, and Google Tag Manager.
Shopify Customer Privacy API
Optional sync with Shopify's built-in Customer Privacy API. Consent decisions flow to Shopify-managed surfaces like pixels, audiences, and checkout.
GDPR & CCPA compliant
Blocks all non-essential trackers until consent. Supports opt-in (GDPR) and opt-out (CCPA) models. Covers all 20 US state privacy laws with automatic geo-detection.
No performance impact
SDK loads asynchronously, under 8KB gzipped. Shadow DOM isolation. Zero impact on storefront speed or Lighthouse scores.
Disable without removing
Toggle injection on/off from the app without removing the theme block. Quick kill switch for testing or emergencies.
Multi-store support
Connect multiple Shopify stores to one LegalBanner account. Each store gets independent banner configuration and consent logs.
Why Theme App Extension?
Shopify recommends Theme App Extensions over ScriptTags for all apps that integrate with the storefront. Theme App Extensions are the modern, App Store-approved way to add functionality to Shopify themes.
- Survives theme changes — no need to reinstall
- Merchant controls placement via the theme editor
- No theme.liquid modifications — nothing breaks
- Required for Shopify App Store approval
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Shopify app free?
Yes. The app itself is free. It connects to your LegalBanner account, which has a free plan (1 site, all banner features).
Does it work with Shopify Plus?
Yes. The app works with all Shopify plans including Basic, Shopify, Advanced, and Plus.
Does it sync with Shopify's privacy settings?
Yes. The optional Shopify Customer Privacy API sync sends consent decisions to Shopify's built-in privacy system, ensuring Shopify-managed surfaces respect your visitors' choices.
Does it support Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes. Consent signals are emitted automatically to Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, and GTM. No additional configuration needed.
What happens if I change my theme?
Theme App Extensions survive theme changes. You may need to re-enable the Legal Banner block in your new theme's editor, but the connection stays intact.
Will it slow down my store?
No. The SDK is under 8KB gzipped, loads asynchronously, and has zero impact on storefront speed or Lighthouse scores.
Add cookie consent to your Shopify store
GDPR, CCPA, Google Consent Mode v2, Shopify Customer Privacy API. Free plan available.