Data Regions
UK/EU Region
All storekit accounts created before 1 January 2026 have their data hosted in the United Kingdom and European Union. This includes:- Customer orders and transaction data
- Menu and product information
- Store settings and configurations
- User account data
US Region
Accounts created on or after 1 January 2026 that select United States or Canada as their primary region will have their data hosted in the United States.| Account Created | Selected Region | Data Location |
|---|---|---|
| Before 1 Jan 2026 | Any | UK/EU |
| On/after 1 Jan 2026 | UK, EU countries, or other | UK/EU |
| On/after 1 Jan 2026 | United States or Canada | US |
Data Processing
Regardless of data residency, storekit processes data in accordance with:- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for EU/UK customers
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for US customers where applicable
Your data region is determined at account creation and cannot be changed. If you have specific data residency requirements, contact our team before creating your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I migrate my data to a different region?
Can I migrate my data to a different region?
Data region is set at account creation and cannot be changed. If you need data in a specific region, please ensure you select the correct region when creating your account.
Does data residency affect performance?
Does data residency affect performance?
storekit uses a global CDN to ensure fast load times regardless of where your data is stored. Customer-facing ordering pages are served from edge locations closest to your customers.
How do I know which region my data is in?
How do I know which region my data is in?
Your data region is based on your account creation date and selected region. Accounts created before 1 January 2026 are in the UK/EU region. For accounts created after this date, US and Canada selections are in the US region, all others remain in UK/EU.