Cartpanda
Cartpanda is a Brazilian eCommerce checkout and storefront platform with infrastructure in US data centers, designed for direct to consumer brands, dropshipping and high conversion checkouts.
What does Cartpanda do?
What is Cartpanda
Cartpanda is an eCommerce checkout and storefront platform headquartered in Brazil with infrastructure hosted in US AWS data centers. It targets direct to consumer brands, dropshippers and high volume merchants who need optimised checkout flows, upsells, order bumps and built in integrations with payment processors, shipping carriers and advertising platforms. Cartpanda is delivered as a SaaS service, and Cartpanda acts as a processor (or joint controller, depending on the configuration) for the merchant.
Data and cookies set by Cartpanda
Cartpanda sets first party cookies for session continuity, the shopping cart, the customer identifier, the checkout step and fraud signals. It also runs analytics and conversion tracking scripts, frequently combined with third party pixels (Facebook, Google Ads, TikTok, Pinterest) configured by the merchant. Payment and abandoned cart logic also relies on cookies.
GDPR and ePrivacy implications
Cookies necessary to complete the order are exempt from consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Analytics, conversion pixels, advertising trackers and remarketing cookies all require informed, prior, granular and revocable consent. Because Cartpanda processes payment and contact data on behalf of the merchant, a data processing agreement is mandatory under Article 28 of the GDPR.
Consent requirements
Implement a CMP that conditionally loads Cartpanda's optional analytics and any advertising pixel only after the visitor accepts. Surface a clear refuse button, store consent proof with a timestamp and version, and let visitors withdraw consent at any time. Apply Google Consent Mode v2 and Facebook Conversions API parameters consistent with the user's choice.
Data transfers
Cartpanda transfers EU personal data to AWS US regions and to its operations in Brazil. EU US transfers can rely on the EU US Data Privacy Framework when the importer is certified, on Standard Contractual Clauses otherwise. EU Brazil transfers rely on SCCs, since Brazil is not covered by an adequacy decision. A transfer impact assessment is required for both routes.
Practical compliance steps
Sign the DPA with Cartpanda, list it in your record of processing activities, document each cookie, deploy a CMP that blocks non essential tags by default, configure server side tracking where possible, restrict admin access, set retention for orders and abandoned carts, and publish a clear cookie and privacy policy mentioning Brazil and the US as data destinations.
Cartpanda and the GDPR
Cartpanda is classified as “Preferences”. On a site that targets European visitors, it must only load after the visitor consents, and it must be listed in your cookie policy.
- Legal basis
- Consent for analytics, marketing and profiling; contract for order processing; legitimate interest for fraud prevention
- Risk level
- high
- Applicable regulations
- GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, UK GDPR, Brazilian LGPD, CCPA
Impact assessment (DPIA)
A DPIA is strongly recommended for Cartpanda stores due to the systematic transfer of payment and behavioural data outside the EEA, the integration of multiple marketing pixels, and the high volume of consumer transactions handled.
Sample text for your banner
We use essential cookies to operate the checkout. With your consent we also set analytics, conversion and marketing cookies, including pixels from Facebook, Google and other partners. You can accept, reject or fine tune your choices in the cookie settings.
What Cartpanda sets and contacts
- Tracking method
- Server side processing, first party cookies, JavaScript pixels for analytics and conversion tracking, integration with Facebook and Google pixels
- Server location
- United States (AWS data centers) with global edge delivery
- Data transferred outside the EU
- Cartpanda is operated from Brazil with infrastructure primarily in US AWS regions. Personal data of EU visitors is transferred to the United States and to Brazil, both subject to specific GDPR transfer requirements.
Cookies set (6)
| Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cp_session | first_party | Session | Server side session identifier that keeps the shopper connected throughout the checkout flow. |
| cp_cart_id | first_party | 14 days | Unique identifier of the shopping cart used to persist items, upsells and order bumps. |
| cp_customer | first_party | 30 days | Reference of the logged in customer for account access and order history retrieval. |
| cp_visitor | first_party | 1 year | Anonymous visitor identifier used by Cartpanda analytics for funnel and conversion measurement. |
| cp_consent | first_party | 6 months | Stores the visitor's cookie consent choice and version of the consent notice. |
| cp_fb_pixel | third_party | 3 months | Facebook Pixel cookie used for ad measurement and remarketing when the merchant enables the Meta integration. |
Third-party domains contacted (5)
cartpanda.comcheckout.cartpanda.comcdn.cartpanda.comconnect.facebook.netwww.googletagmanager.com
Frequently asked questions about Cartpanda
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Which cookies does Cartpanda set on a shopper's browser?
Cartpanda sets first party cookies for session continuity, the cart identifier, the customer reference, the checkout step and fraud signals. When the merchant enables analytics or marketing pixels (Facebook, Google Ads, TikTok, Pinterest), additional cookies are deposited by those vendors.
Is shopper consent required before Cartpanda cookies are set?
Cookies that are necessary to complete the order do not require consent. Cookies for analytics, conversion tracking, advertising and remarketing require prior, informed and granular consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR.
What legal basis applies to data processed through Cartpanda?
Order processing is based on the performance of a contract. Fraud prevention can rely on legitimate interest. Analytics, marketing pixels and profiling rely on consent. Special categories of data, if any, require explicit consent or another Article 9 GDPR exception.
Does Cartpanda transfer personal data to the United States or Brazil?
Yes. Cartpanda hosts data in US AWS regions and operates from Brazil. EU US transfers can rely on the EU US Data Privacy Framework when Cartpanda or its sub processors are certified, otherwise on Standard Contractual Clauses. EU Brazil transfers require SCCs, plus a transfer impact assessment in both cases.
Do I need a DPIA for a store running on Cartpanda?
A DPIA is strongly recommended because Cartpanda combines payment processing, behavioural data and marketing pixels, with systematic transfers outside the EEA. It becomes mandatory for large catalogues, high traffic volumes, or stores selling regulated products.
How do I implement compliance correctly with Cartpanda?
Sign the Cartpanda DPA, list all sub processors, deploy a CMP that blocks non essential tags by default, prefer server side tracking, set retention periods, restrict admin access, document each cookie, mention Brazil and the US in your privacy policy, and run regular checkout audits.
What are European alternatives to Cartpanda?
European alternatives include PrestaShop self hosted (France), Shopware (Germany), Sylius (open source, France), CCV Shop (Netherlands), as well as Shopify Plus with EU data residency. Headless commerce setups with EU hosted backends (commercetools, Saleor) also limit cross border transfers.
How should I update the cookie policy when Cartpanda evolves?
List the new cookies, their purpose, retention, recipient and any data transfer. Update the CMP categories, refresh the consent banner so shoppers are asked again, version the policy with the publication date, and notify the data protection officer if applicable.
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