Do I need a privacy policy on my Shopify store?

Yes. If you collect personal data, which every store does, you need a privacy policy explaining what you collect, why, who you share it with and customers' rights under the UK GDPR.

By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026

The details

Shopify offers a policy template, but tailor it to your apps and marketing. See the GDPR guide.

What to do next

Official sources

Data protection and your business (GOV.UK)

Checked September 2026. Rules change, so always check the latest official guidance.

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