At a glance
| Provider | Shopify |
|---|---|
| Category | Strictly necessary |
| Consent required? | No |
| Typical domain | Varies (first-party) |
Do you need consent for cart?
No. cart is a strictly necessary cookie, exempt from consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and Law 506/2004. You may use it without the visitor's prior agreement.
This is general guidance, not legal advice — always verify with a lawyer.
How FewCookies handles this cookie
FewCookies recognises cart from our database of 1,300+ known cookies and classifies it automatically as "Strictly necessary". The free check tells you whether this cookie is detected on your site and whether your banner handles it correctly — an instant, surface-level check, no account needed.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need consent for the cart cookie?
No. cart is a strictly necessary cookie, exempt from consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and Law 506/2004. You may use it without the visitor's prior agreement.
What does the cart cookie do?
Stores the shopping cart identifier on Shopify sites.
Who sets the cart cookie?
The cart cookie is associated with Shopify and is classified as strictly necessary.