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How freewebstore handles cookies and personal data, and what European websites must do to use it in a GDPR and ePrivacy compliant way.

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Overview

What does freewebstore do?

What freewebstore is

freewebstore is a hosted ecommerce platform. It is a free hosted online store builder that lets small merchants create and run an ecommerce shop without their own servers. When it runs on a website it operates as a third party processor whose scripts, cookies and network requests are loaded into the browsers of your European visitors.

Data and cookies freewebstore collects

In a typical deployment freewebstore processes shopping basket contents, order and customer data, device identifiers and analytics on how visitors browse the store. Most of this information qualifies as personal data under the GDPR because it can be linked to an identifiable person, directly or through online identifiers stored on the device.

GDPR and ePrivacy implications

Any storage of or access to information on a visitor device is governed by Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, transposed into national law across the EU. The GDPR then governs the subsequent processing, so freewebstore must have a valid legal basis, a clear retention period and transparent information for the data subject.

Consent requirements

Because freewebstore sets cookies or identifiers that are not strictly necessary to deliver a service the visitor explicitly requested, prior, freely given, specific and informed consent is required before it loads. Scripts must stay blocked until the visitor accepts, and refusal must be as easy as acceptance.

International data transfers

freewebstore reports processing on servers in the United Kingdom, which is a third country covered by a UK adequacy decision. Transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area need an appropriate safeguard such as an adequacy decision or Standard Contractual Clauses, together with a transfer impact assessment where required.

Practical compliance steps

List freewebstore in your records of processing and your cookie policy, load it only through a consent management platform, document the consent you collect and review the vendor data processing agreement at least once a year. Test the site with consent refused to make sure no identifier is set before a choice is made.

Compliance

freewebstore and the GDPR

freewebstore 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 (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) together with Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive for non essential cookies
Risk level
medium
Applicable regulations
UK GDPR and PECR; GDPR; ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC

Impact assessment (DPIA)

Assess the volume and sensitivity of data processed through freewebstore, whether visitors are profiled or tracked across sites, and any transfer outside the EEA. A formal DPIA is advisable where freewebstore enables large scale monitoring or combines data from several sources.

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We use freewebstore to power parts of this site. It may store cookies and identifiers on your device and process related data. With your consent we activate freewebstore. You can withdraw your consent at any time from the cookie settings.
Cookies and trackers

What freewebstore sets and contacts

Tracking method
Hosted platform cookies and client side scripts
Server location
the United Kingdom
Data transferred outside the EU
freewebstore reports processing on servers in the United Kingdom, which is a third country covered by a UK adequacy decision.

Cookies set (3)

NameTypeDurationPurpose
fws_sessionnecessarySessionMaintains the logged in shop session
fws_cartnecessary30 daysStores the contents of the shopping cart
_gaanalytics2 yearsGoogle Analytics visitor measurement

Third-party domains contacted (2)

  • freewebstore.com
  • freewebstore.org
Questions

Frequently asked questions about freewebstore

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What cookies does freewebstore set?

freewebstore typically stores session identifiers and, depending on configuration, analytics or marketing cookies. The exact names and lifetimes appear in the cookie table on this page, and you should scan your own site because deployments differ.

Do I need consent to use freewebstore?

Yes. freewebstore sets cookies or identifiers that are not strictly necessary, so under Article 5(3) ePrivacy you must obtain prior consent before it loads.

What is the legal basis for freewebstore?

The non essential cookies rely on consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR combined with Article 5(3) ePrivacy. Strictly necessary processing can rely on contract under Article 6(1)(b) or legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f).

Does freewebstore transfer data to the United States or other third countries?

freewebstore reports processing on servers in the United Kingdom, which is a third country covered by a UK adequacy decision. Any such transfer needs Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision and a transfer impact assessment.

Do I need a DPIA for freewebstore?

A DPIA is required when processing is likely to result in a high risk, for example large scale tracking or profiling. Where freewebstore monitors behaviour at scale or combines data sources, run a DPIA before going live.

How do I implement freewebstore in a compliant way?

Load freewebstore only after consent through a consent management platform, keep it blocked by default, document each consent, list it in your records and cookie policy, and sign a data processing agreement with the vendor.

Are there alternatives to freewebstore?

Yes. Depending on your goal you can choose privacy first or cookieless tools, or self hosted options that keep data in the EEA. Whichever you pick, the same consent and transparency duties apply.

How do I update my cookie policy for freewebstore?

Add freewebstore to the cookie policy with its purpose, the cookies it sets, their duration and the recipient, note any third country transfer and the safeguard used, and refresh the entry whenever you change configuration or after a new cookie scan.

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