> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.hoppyapps.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # 🔍 Cookie Scanner & Manager The Cookie Scanner & Manager helps merchants discover, categorize, and document cookies used on their Shopify store. The feature is divided into two parts: * **Cookie Scanner** — Automatically scans your storefront and identifies cookies. * **Cookie Manager** — Allows you to maintain a documented cookie inventory for compliance and privacy purposes. Together, these tools help merchants better understand their store's cookie usage while maintaining organized records for privacy policies, audits, and compliance reviews. # **⚠️ Before You Begin** To access the Cookie Scanner: → Open **GDPR EU Cookie Banner** → Navigate to **Cookie Scanner** To access Cookie Management: → Open the Cookie Management page from the app 💡 The Scanner and Manager operate independently. Cookies detected by the Scanner are not automatically added to the Cookie Manager inventory. --- ## **🔍 Cookie Scanner** The Cookie Scanner automatically scans your storefront homepage and identifies cookies detected through HTTP response headers. This provides a quick overview of cookies currently active on your store. --- ### **📋 What the Scanner Detects** When a scan is performed, the system analyzes: * Cookie Name * Provider * Expiration Date * Cookie Category Each cookie is automatically assigned to a category based on its detected purpose. --- ### **🏷️ Cookie Categories** The scanner organizes cookies into the following categories. #### **🔒 Strictly Necessary** Essential cookies required for the storefront to function properly. Examples may include: * Session cookies * Cart cookies * Authentication cookies * Security-related cookies These cookies are generally required for core store functionality. --- #### **⚙️ Functional** Cookies that remember visitor preferences and settings. Examples include: * Language preferences * Theme preferences * Currency preferences * Location preferences These cookies help improve the visitor experience. --- #### **📊 Analytics** Cookies used to measure performance and visitor behavior. Examples include: * Analytics cookies * Performance tracking cookies * Visitor activity tracking These cookies help merchants understand how visitors interact with the storefront. --- #### **🎯 Marketing** Cookies used for advertising and remarketing purposes. Examples include: * Advertising cookies * Campaign tracking cookies * Conversion tracking cookies * Retargeting cookies These cookies help support marketing and advertising activities. --- #### **❓ Unclassified** Cookies that cannot be automatically categorized. These cookies may require manual review to determine their purpose. --- ### **📄 Cookies Found Table** After a scan is completed, the results table displays: * Cookie Name * Provider * Category * Expiration * Description This provides a quick overview of all detected cookies. --- ### **🔄 Re-Scan** The **Re-scan** button performs a new scan of the storefront homepage. Use this whenever: * New apps are installed * Theme changes are made * Tracking tools are added * Cookie behavior changes This helps keep scan results up to date. --- ## **⏰ Scheduled Scans** Scheduled Scans allow the Cookie Scanner to run automatically at predefined intervals. This helps merchants monitor changes without manually performing scans. --- ### **📅 Frequency** Choose how often scans should run automatically. #### **Every Day** Runs a scan once per day. Ideal for stores that frequently install apps or update tracking tools. --- #### **Every Week** Runs a scan once per week. Suitable for stores with a more stable setup. --- ### **📆 Day of Week** Available when Weekly scanning is selected. Choose the preferred day: * Monday * Tuesday * Wednesday * Thursday * Friday * Saturday * Sunday --- ### **🕒 Time** Choose the time when the scheduled scan should run. The scanner will automatically perform a new storefront scan at the selected time. --- ### **💾 Save Schedule** After updating schedule settings: → Click **Save Schedule** The new schedule becomes active immediately after saving. --- ## **📚 Cookie Manager** Cookie Manager provides a structured inventory of cookies used by your store. Unlike the Scanner, which discovers cookies automatically, Cookie Manager is used to maintain documentation and compliance records. --- ### **📂 Cookie Categories** Managed cookies are organized into four categories. #### **🔒 Strictly Required** Cookies required for core storefront functionality. --- #### **📊 Analytics** Cookies used for reporting and visitor insights. --- #### **🎯 Marketing** Cookies used for advertising and marketing activities. --- #### **⚙️ Preferences** Cookies that store visitor settings and preferences. --- ### **📋 Default Cookies** When Cookie Manager is opened for the first time, a set of common cookies may be automatically added. These provide a starting point for building your cookie inventory and can be reviewed as needed. --- ## **📊 Dashboard Integration** Cookie Scanner results appear throughout the app to provide better visibility into cookie activity. --- ### **🚀 Quickstart Tasks** The Dashboard Quickstart section includes a Cookie Scan task to help merchants complete setup. --- ### **📈 Cookie Category Statistics** The Dashboard displays cookie counts grouped by category. Examples include: * Strictly Necessary * Functional * Analytics * Marketing These statistics update after each completed scan. --- ### **✅ GDPR Checklist** The GDPR Checklist also displays: * Total cookies found * Category breakdown * Quick access to Cookie Scanner results This helps merchants monitor compliance progress more easily. --- ## **⚠️ Important Notes** ### **Scanner and Manager Are Separate** Cookies found by the Scanner do not automatically appear in Cookie Manager. If you want a detected cookie included in your documentation inventory, it must be added manually. --- ### **Homepage Scan Only** The scanner only analyzes the storefront homepage. Cookies that appear on: * Product pages * Cart pages * Checkout pages * Other storefront pages may not be detected. --- ### **JavaScript Cookies May Not Appear** Some cookies created after page load may not be detected by the scanner. Examples include cookies created by: * Analytics tools * Marketing platforms * Third-party scripts Manual review is recommended for complete documentation. --- ### **Scanning Does Not Update Banner Content** Running a scan does not automatically: * Update cookie descriptions * Modify banner text * Change consent categories Banner content remains managed separately through the app settings. --- ## **🚀 Final Result** Once configured successfully: ✅ Cookies can be discovered automatically through storefront scans ✅ Cookie categories are organized for easier review ✅ Scheduled scans help monitor changes over time ✅ A structured cookie inventory can be maintained ✅ Cookie documentation can be exported when needed ✅ Merchants gain greater visibility into storefront cookie usage Using the Cookie Scanner & Manager together helps merchants maintain more accurate cookie records while supporting privacy and compliance requirements.