Cookies are small text files stored in a website visitor's browser that include information about the pages a website visitor opens. Some cookies can collect data from different websites and then display specific content or ads to site visitors.
Privacy is a crucial issue on the internet, and laws that regulate the use of cookies exist (or are being developed) in many countries. On your eCom (E-Series) site, you can ask visitors for their permission to use cookies.
Enabling a cookie consent banner on your eCom site
You can enable the cookie consent banner in the eCom site editor.
To enable the cookie consent banner:
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In Retail POS, select eCom (E-Series) from the dropdown menu.
- In your eCom admin, click Settings > Legal & Analytics.
- Toggle on Show cookie consent banner.
- Click Publish.
Once enabled, the cookie consent banner will appear both on the front page of your site and on the pages of your online catalog or store with the option to accept, partially accept, or decline. You can refresh the page to view the banner.
Visitors can always change their decision later by clicking the Cookie settings link in the footer of your website. This option is available both for customers who have accounts in your eCom store and unregistered visitors.
Turning off a cookie consent banner on your eCom site
You can turn off the cookie consent banner in the eCom site editor.
To turn off the cookie consent banner:
- In Retail POS, select eCom (E-Series) from the dropdown menu.
- In your eCom admin, click Settings > Legal & Analytics.
- Toggle off Show cookie consent banner.
- Click Publish.
Once published, the banner will no longer appear on the front page of your site or the pages of your online catalog or store.