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# Set up Implied Consent

**Requires:** Pro plan

### Prerequisites

* Your cookie banner must be active. Go to **Dashboard** and confirm the app is enabled before configuring implied consent.
* You must be on the **Pro plan**. Implied consent settings are not available on the Free plan.

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### Step 1: Open the Implied Consent Settings

In your Shopify admin, open **Avada GDPR Cookies Consent**. Go to **Settings** in the left sidebar, then click the **Behavior** tab.

Scroll down to the **Implied consent** section.

<figure><img src="/files/0IqynrWYdLYyInFRboBe" alt="Implied consent section in the Behavior tab, showing the Apply to dropdown in its empty state"><figcaption><p>Turn on implied consent</p></figcaption></figure>

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### Step 2: Select Regions for Implied Consent

The **Implied consent** section shows an **Apply to** dropdown with three options:

| Option                             | Description                                                                          |
| ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **GDPR regions (EU & UK)**         | Applies implied consent to visitors from EU and UK countries                         |
| **Non-GDPR regions**               | Applies implied consent to visitors from all other regions (US, Canada, Japan, etc.) |
| **Both GDPR and non-GDPR regions** | Applies implied consent to all visitors regardless of region                         |

Open the dropdown and choose the region scope where implied consent should apply. Once a region is selected, the scroll threshold and click settings appear below — these settings apply to all visitors in the selected scope.

<figure><img src="/files/WZJMoLAIqr1oA00d8EB8" alt="Apply to dropdown set to Non-GDPR regions, with scroll threshold and skip initial clicks fields visible below"><figcaption><p>Set up regions with implied consent applied</p></figcaption></figure>

> **Warning:** If you select **GDPR regions (EU & UK)** or **Both GDPR and non-GDPR regions**, a yellow warning banner appears. Implied consent is not recognized as valid consent under GDPR and LGPD. Regulatory authorities (EDPB, CNIL, Garante) have ruled that scrolling or clicking does not count as a clear affirmative action. Using it for EU/UK visitors may expose your store to legal risk. You can still save your settings — the warning is informational only.

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### Step 3: Configure Scroll Threshold

The **Scroll threshold** slider controls how far a visitor must scroll before their scrolling counts as implied consent.

* Drag the slider to set your desired percentage (range: **0%** to **100%**)
* Default value: **20%**
* The current value displays below the slider in real time

For example, if you set the threshold to 40%, a visitor must scroll past 40% of the page before scroll-based consent triggers.

<figure><img src="/files/iLIsf5mchMVzFQET6TKq" alt="Scroll threshold slider adjusted to 40%, with the percentage value displayed below the slider"><figcaption><p>Set up scroll threshold</p></figcaption></figure>

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### Step 4: Configure Skip Initial Clicks

The **Skip initial clicks** field controls how many early clicks to ignore before a click counts as implied consent.

* Enter a whole number between **0** and **10**
* Default value: **0** (every click counts immediately)

For example, if you set this to 3, the first three clicks (menu, logo, search) are ignored. Only the fourth click triggers implied consent.

| Value    | Behavior                                                     |
| -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **0**    | The very first click triggers implied consent                |
| **1-3**  | Skips casual navigation clicks (recommended for most stores) |
| **4-10** | Requires significant interaction before consent triggers     |

<figure><img src="/files/S7vwby8LPdqUy8XccvCL" alt="Skip initial clicks field with value 3 entered"><figcaption><p>Set up skip initial clicks</p></figcaption></figure>

> **Note:** Only whole numbers are accepted. If you enter a value outside 0-10, an inline error appears and **Save** is blocked until you fix it.

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### Step 5: Understand How Scroll and Click Work Together

Scroll threshold and skip initial clicks use **OR logic**. Consent triggers when a visitor meets **either** condition — not both.

| Scenario (threshold 30%, skip clicks 3)            | Result                                               |
| -------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| Visitor scrolls to 30% but has not clicked         | Consent triggers (scroll condition met)              |
| Visitor clicks 4 times but has not scrolled to 30% | Consent triggers (click condition met)               |
| Visitor scrolls to 20% and clicks twice            | Consent does **not** trigger (neither condition met) |

This means your visitors only need to show one type of meaningful engagement for consent to apply.

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### Step 6: Save and Verify

Click **Save** in the top bar to save your settings. A confirmation toast **"Setting updated"** appears.

To verify your settings were saved:

* Refresh the **Settings** page
* Go back to the **Behavior** tab
* Check that your scroll threshold and skip clicks values are unchanged

<figure><img src="/files/LqSOlYwmpkMH1dtpwk54" alt="Save button highlighted in the top bar before saving implied consent settings"><figcaption><p>Save configuration</p></figcaption></figure>

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### Tips

* If your store has short pages (like a simple landing page), visitors may never scroll far enough to trigger the threshold. Set a lower scroll value or rely on click detection instead.
* Start with **Non-GDPR regions only** to test implied consent without legal risk. You can always expand to other regions after reviewing the impact.
* Set **Skip initial clicks** to **2–3** for most stores. This filters out accidental taps on the menu or logo before counting real engagement.

### Related Articles

* Configure Cookie Bar Display
* Understanding GDPR & CCPA
* Re-open Cookie Banner

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And there you have it! Your implied consent is now configured with precise thresholds that match your store's needs. Visitors will only be counted as consenting after meaningful interaction — no more false positives from accidental scrolls or stray clicks.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!


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