A $47,000 fine landed in my inbox yesterday.
The violation? A missing cookie consent banner.
Most Shopify owners think they're safe from GDPR. They're wrong.
The €4.2 Million Reality Check
That fine isn't fiction. It's happening to stores just like yours. Smart Substack writers are using social media as recruitment channels, and smart Shopify owners are using compliance as a competitive advantage.
The 60-Second Audit That Could Save Your Business
Check your store RIGHT NOW:
Do you have a cookie consent banner?
Can EU customers delete their data?
Are you tracking without permission?
If you answered "no" to any of these, you're in the violation zone.
The $47 Solution vs. The $47,000 Problem
While others panic about GDPR fines, savvy store owners are installing automated compliance solutions. The Seers AI Shopify plugin handles cookie consent, data mapping, and user rights automatically.
Why This Matters NOW
GDPR enforcement is accelerating. The EU issued 2,400+ fines in 2024 alone. Next year, they're targeting small businesses specifically.
Your Move
Install compliant cookie management today. Watch this 2-minute setup guide or read the complete GDPR roadmap.
Don't let a cookie banner cost you your business.
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