Questions Regarding MC for WooCommerce Plugin Functionality

Hi Rok!

Thanks so much for your questions!

The plugin interacts with existing WooCommerce cookies by using and potentially modifying them to track cart data and ensure consistent user experiences across sessions. Specifically, it adds its own cookies alongside existing ones rather than simply appending new cookies exclusively. The cookies used can include shopper-related information like email addresses, which are important for tracking abandoned carts and facilitating automations.

Regarding listeners or processes associated with the?add_to_cart?and?added_to_cart?functions, the system does have mechanisms for responding to these actions. Typically, when a product is added to the cart, an event may trigger related workflows, such as sending notifications to Mailchimp for processing abandoned carts, which involves using hooks or custom functions.

Hopefully this helps!

Hi @kjvextras,

Thanks a lot for your reply.

Specifically, it adds its own cookies alongside existing ones rather than simply appending new cookies exclusively.

Ok, good to know, that It only appends new one, instead of modifying existing ones. Does the plugin modify user’s session, maybe?

Kind regards,

Rok.

Hi! Yes, the Mailchimp for WooCommerce plugin does modify the user’s session. It uses cookies to track cart data, which helps ensure that the cart is correctly populated for each shopper. Specifically, cookies like mailchimp_user_email and others are utilized to manage user sessions. These cookies are set to persist for 30 days and can store email addresses for tracking purposes. Additionally, there is an option to disable cookies, but this would affect the functionality around abandoned cart automations for guest users

does this help? Let us know!

Hello @kjvextras,

Thank you for your response and explanation.

As I understand it now, Mailchimp for WooCommerce does not modify existing WooCommerce cookies, user sessions, or the add_to_cart/added_to_cart functionality. It only appends new cookies, modifies storage, and passively listens to the add_to_cart/added_to_cart functions.

You’ve clarified exactly what I needed to know—thanks again!

Best regards,

Rok.

Hi @rokaklih, glad to hear that everything was clarified! If anything else pops up, don’t hesitate to reach back out to us. We appreciate you using the plugin.

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