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GDPR Compliance

General Data Protection Regulation (European Union)

What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that applies to all organizations processing personal data of individuals in the European Union, regardless of where the organization is based.

Key Cookie Consent Requirements

  • •Opt-in consent: Users must actively consent before non-essential cookies are placed
  • •Granular choices: Users must be able to accept/reject different cookie categories
  • •Easy to withdraw: Consent must be as easy to withdraw as it is to give
  • •Clear information: Users must be informed about what data is collected and why
  • •Proof of consent: You must keep records of when and how consent was obtained

How CookieConfig Helps

CookieConfig is designed to help you comply with GDPR requirements:

  • ✓No pre-checked boxes: All categories are opt-in by default
  • ✓Granular control: Separate categories for necessary, functional, analytics, and marketing cookies
  • ✓Easy withdrawal: Users can change preferences at any time via the banner
  • ✓Consent logging: All consent decisions are logged with timestamps and visitor IDs
  • ✓Audit reports: Generate PDF/CSV reports for compliance audits
  • ✓Script blocking: Scripts are blocked BEFORE they load until consent is given

Important Considerations

CookieConfig is a tool, not legal advice.

While we help you implement cookie consent requirements, you are responsible for ensuring your overall GDPR compliance, including your privacy policy, data processing agreements, and other requirements. We recommend consulting with legal counsel familiar with GDPR.

Required Actions

  1. Install the CookieConfig script on your website
  2. Ensure your privacy policy describes cookie usage
  3. Regularly review and update cookie categories
  4. Maintain audit logs of consent records
  5. Respond to data subject requests (access, deletion, etc.)

Penalties for Non-Compliance

GDPR violations can result in fines of up to €20 million or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is higher. Proper cookie consent is a critical component of GDPR compliance.

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