Necessary

"cart_currency" Cookie

Shopify

Description

Used by Shopify to show the content of your cart in the right currency

Details

Cookie Name: cart_currency
Category: Necessary
Service: Shopify
Popularity: 0.9% of scanned websites
Data Source: Cookie is

Consent Requirement

This cookie is classified as necessary and typically does not require consent. It is essential for basic website functionality.

Consent Requirements by Regulation

GDPR & ePrivacy (EU)

Exempt from prior consent under the strictly necessary exemption (ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3)), provided cart_currency is genuinely required for the service the visitor requested. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.

UK GDPR & PECR

Exempt from consent under PECR Regulation 6(4) when strictly necessary. Disclosure in your cookie policy is still required.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

No opt-out is required for strictly necessary cookies, but cart_currency must be disclosed in your privacy policy.

Managing cart_currency with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform lists cart_currency in the banner's cookie table under the necessary category. Because it is strictly necessary, it stays active without an opt-in, but disclosing it keeps your cookie policy accurate. Kukie.io's scanner detects it automatically and keeps the disclosure up to date as your site changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the cart_currency cookie require consent?

No. cart_currency is classified as strictly necessary, so it can be set without prior consent under GDPR and PECR. It must still be listed in your cookie policy.

Who sets the cart_currency cookie?

cart_currency is set by Shopify. It is categorised as necessary.

How common is the cart_currency cookie?

cart_currency appears on about 0.9% of the websites scanned by Kukie.io, based on real scan data.

How do I block or delete the cart_currency cookie?

Visitors can delete cart_currency at any time through their browser's cookie settings. Site owners can keep it blocked until consent with a consent management platform: Kukie.io's auto-blocking holds necessary cookies back until the visitor opts in.