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Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the framework under which Shopify deploys tracking technologies across its platform and merchant storefronts. The clause creates an operational structure where cookie usage practices are documented separately in a referenced policy document, with opt-out procedures available for certain cookie categories.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under these terms acknowledge that cookies and tracking technologies are deployed on Shopify properties and merchant stores powered by Shopify's platform. The provision authorizes data collection through these technologies, with users able to access opt-out options through the referenced Cookie Policy for certain cookie types.

How other platforms handle this

Affirm Medium

We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our services and other websites and applications. This information may be used to deliver targeted advertising, measure the effectiveness of our advertising cam...

Mixpanel Medium

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website and Service, including your browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages. We may use this information to analyze trends, administer the site, track use...

Datadog Medium

We and our third-party partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Sites. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device. We use both session cookies and persistent cookies. We may also use web beacons, pixel ta...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and when providing our services. For more information about how we use these technologies, including a list of other companies that place cookies on our sites, a list of cookies that we place when we power a merchant's store, and an explanation of how you can opt out of certain types of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

— Excerpt from Shopify's Shopify Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Shopify Privacy Policy
Entity
Shopify
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 15, 2026
Last verified
April 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000810
Document ID
CA-D-00122
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
929225abb20671960ed1f40a6325a4c72cf5ea341e79aa8378056b3b66ef5708
Analysis generated
March 15, 2026 11:22 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Shopify
Document: Shopify Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000810
Captured: 2026-03-15 11:22:02 UTC
SHA-256: 929225abb2067196…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/shopify/shopify-privacy-policy/use-of-cookies-and-tracking-technologies/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Shopify's Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies clause do?

This provision establishes the framework under which Shopify deploys tracking technologies across its platform and merchant storefronts. The clause creates an operational structure where cookie usage practices are documented separately in a referenced policy document, with opt-out procedures available for certain cookie categories.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under these terms acknowledge that cookies and tracking technologies are deployed on Shopify properties and merchant stores powered by Shopify's platform. The provision authorizes data collection through these technologies, with users able to access opt-out options through the referenced Cookie Policy for certain cookie types.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 9 platforms. See the full comparison.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Shopify.