Display a cookie consent or GDPR banner to your store visitors. You can choose to show the cookie bar for every country in the world or only EU countries. The app is user friendly and easy to customize so you can match the design of your shop. Use directly within the Shopify admin for a seamless workflow. You can display a beautiful banner or bar to accept cookies. To decline cookies, you must provide your own instructions in your privacy policy to ensure you are in compliance with the GDPR.
Is this app actually free, or will I get hit with charges once I'm set up?
Nova: GDPR Cookie Consent is completely free — there are no paid tiers or hidden charges. The App Store listing confirms the price as 'Free,' and merchants in reviews specifically praise the app's reliability as a free alternative to paid competitors, with some having used it for over six years at no cost.
Will this make my store fully GDPR compliant, or is it just a banner?
The app displays a consent banner and links to your privacy policy, but it does not automatically block first- or third-party cookies from loading before consent is given. According to the app's own listing, to handle cookie decline you must provide your own instructions in your privacy policy. Merchants requiring strict cookie-blocking before consent may need to implement additional custom code or consider a more advanced compliance app.
How long does setup take — can I do it without a developer?
Setup is designed to be quick and code-free. The app uses a simple style editor inside the Shopify admin, and multiple merchants report getting the banner live in minutes. One reviewer noted a minor step of enabling the app within their theme, which support resolved instantly — no developer needed.
Can I customize the cookie bar to match my store's look and feel?
Yes. The app offers a no-code style editor to customize colors, text, banner position, buttons, and backgrounds so the consent bar aligns with your brand. Merchants consistently highlight that matching the banner to their store's aesthetics is straightforward and one of the app's strongest points.
Can I show the cookie banner only to EU visitors instead of everyone?
Yes. You can choose to display the consent banner globally (all countries) or restrict it to EU visitors only. This geo-targeting feature is built in and requires no additional configuration beyond selecting your preference in the settings.
What do other merchants say about the support team?
Support is rated highly across reviews — the app offers 24/7 live chat with human agents, and merchants frequently mention fast, helpful responses by name (e.g., Jon, Lance, Yaci). The overall App Store rating is 4.6 out of 5 across 530 reviews, with the Shopify Magic summary specifically calling out the 'responsive, efficient customer support available 24/7.'
Does it cover CCPA (California) as well as GDPR, or is it EU-only?
The app's official title and listing cover both EU GDPR and CCPA compliance, and the banner can be shown to visitors globally — not just EU countries. However, since the app functions primarily as a consent display banner rather than an automated cookie-blocking solution, merchants targeting strict CCPA or multi-regulation compliance should review whether the banner alone meets their specific legal requirements.
