Why is cookie consent (per GDPR) not core Shopify functionality?

I took the time to compare several third-party apps. I only found one that tracks consent and offers the ability to disable scripts. They claim to be Customer Privacy API compliant.

GDPR/CCPA + Cookie Management

But according to Cookiebot, we are still not compliant.

What I can gather from Shopify’s own app, based on the reviews, is that it still has some issues to work out. But I am very glad they are working on a native solution.

I also just discovered the Customer Privacy options under Online Store > Preferences.

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