> ## 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). # ๐Ÿ”— Integrate Hoppy Cookie with Global Privacy Control (GPC) Global Privacy Control (GPC) allows your store to automatically respect privacy signals sent directly from a visitor's browser or device. When a visitor has GPC enabled, Hoppy Cookie automatically denies Marketing and Sale of Data consent before any tracking begins. This means visitors do not need to manually opt out, helping merchants support privacy regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar frameworks. Once enabled, the integration works automatically in the background whenever a supported GPC signal is detected. --- # **โš ๏ธ Before You Begin** Before enabling Global Privacy Control (GPC), make sure: * Hoppy GDPR EU Cookie Banner is installed and active * At least one Cookie Banner is configured * The Cookie Banner is published on your storefront ๐Ÿ’ก No API keys, access tokens, or external accounts are required. โš ๏ธ This integration only applies when visitors use browsers or devices that send a valid Global Privacy Control signal. --- # **๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Step 1 โ€” Open the Integrations Section** Inside your Shopify Admin: โ†’ Open **Hoppy GDPR EU Cookie Banner** โ†’ Click **Integrations** from the left-side navigation menu Locate: **Global Privacy Control (GPC)** and open the integration page. If the integration has not been configured yet, the status will display: โ†’ **Off** --- # **โš™๏ธ Step 2 โ€” Enable the Integration** Inside the Global Privacy Control integration page: โ†’ Toggle **Integrate with Global Privacy Control (GPC)** to **On** Once enabled: * The status changes to **On** * The storefront begins listening for GPC signals * Marketing consent can be automatically denied * Sale of Data consent can be automatically denied This happens automatically whenever a supported browser sends a valid GPC signal. --- # **๐Ÿ’พ Step 3 โ€” Save Your Changes** After enabling the integration: โ†’ Click **Save** The configuration is automatically synchronized to your storefront. No theme edits, scripts, or additional setup steps are required. --- # **๐Ÿ”„ How Global Privacy Control Works** Once enabled, the integration continuously checks whether visitors are sending a Global Privacy Control signal. ### **When a GPC Signal Is Detected** The app automatically: * Denies Marketing consent * Denies Sale of Data consent * Applies the restrictions before consent is synchronized to supported integrations This occurs automatically before tracking begins. --- ### **When No GPC Signal Is Present** The Cookie Banner behaves normally. Visitors can: * Accept cookies * Decline cookies * Configure preferences manually No automatic overrides are applied. --- # **๐Ÿงช Step 4 โ€” Verify the Integration** After saving, it's recommended to verify that the integration is working correctly. --- ## **Use a GPC-Compatible Browser** Open your storefront using a browser or browser extension that supports Global Privacy Control. Examples include: * Brave * Firefox with GPC support * Other privacy-focused browsers Then: โ†’ Open an Incognito or Private browser window โ†’ Visit your storefront --- ## **Review Cookie Banner Behavior** When a valid GPC signal is detected: * Marketing consent should automatically be denied * Sale of Data consent should automatically be denied * The Cookie Banner may still appear for managing other consent categories This behavior confirms that GPC preferences are being respected. --- ## **Check Browser Console Logs** Open Developer Tools and review the Console. Look for messages indicating: * GPC signal detected * Marketing consent denied * Sale of Data consent denied These entries confirm that the automatic override is functioning correctly. --- # **โš ๏ธ Common Troubleshooting** ## **GPC Signal Is Not Being Respected** Verify: * The integration is enabled * Changes have been saved * The status shows **On** If the integration is disabled, the app falls back to normal consent behavior. --- ## **Unable to Test GPC** Global Privacy Control requires a browser or extension capable of sending the signal. Without a GPC-enabled browser, the integration has no signal to detect. Try testing with: * Brave Browser * Firefox with GPC support * Privacy-focused browser extensions --- ## **Tracking Still Occurs** Verify: * The GPC integration is enabled * The browser is actively sending a GPC signal * Testing is performed in a fresh Incognito window If no signal is detected, normal consent handling will continue. --- ## **Banner Behavior Seems Unchanged** This is expected in some cases. The Cookie Banner may still appear even when GPC is detected because visitors may still be allowed to manage: * Functional cookies * Analytics cookies * Other available consent categories Only Marketing and Sale of Data preferences are automatically overridden. --- # **โš ๏ธ Important Notes** ### **No External Accounts Required** Unlike many integrations, Global Privacy Control does not require: * API Keys * OAuth Connections * Third-party accounts The feature works directly through browser-based privacy signals. --- ### **Applies Only When a Signal Exists** The integration only activates when a valid Global Privacy Control signal is detected. Visitors without GPC enabled continue using the standard Cookie Banner experience. --- ### **Overrides Are Automatic** When GPC is detected: * Marketing consent is denied automatically * Sale of Data consent is denied automatically No visitor interaction is required. --- ### **Supports Privacy Compliance Efforts** Many merchants use Global Privacy Control as part of broader privacy compliance strategies, particularly when serving visitors in regions with privacy-focused regulations. --- # **๐ŸŽ‰ Final Result** Once configured successfully: โœ… GPC-enabled visitors are automatically opted out of Marketing tracking โœ… Sale of Data consent is automatically denied โœ… No manual visitor action is required โœ… Consent preferences are applied before synchronization to integrations โœ… No theme coding or API setup is required โœ… Your storefront becomes more privacy-friendly for visitors using Global Privacy Control The Global Privacy Control integration helps ensure that browser-level privacy preferences are respected automatically, creating a more transparent and compliance-focused visitor experience. ---