{"id":315,"date":"2019-02-13T12:19:54","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T12:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/13\/magento-2-gdpr-meetanshi\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T11:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T05:58:51","slug":"magento-2-gdpr-meetanshi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/magento-2-gdpr-meetanshi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ensure GDPR Compliance in Magento 2? (Ultimate Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making mistakes with your store can lead to serious trouble, such as the loss of customer trust or legal issues. One major area is GDPR Compliance, which has become essential for every e-commerce website, especially in the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GDPR guidelines are important for maintaining trust and following best practices. Compliance ensures that you handle your customer\u2019s data responsibly and avoid the pitfalls of non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how will you set up GDPR Compliance in a Magento 2 store, and what\u2019s the process to make GDPR work in your store?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blog will help you understand the importance of GDPR and provide practical steps to comply with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does GDPR Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a crucial privacy law that came into effect in the European Union (EU) in May 2018. For those running Magento stores, understanding GDPR isn\u2019t just about compliance; it\u2019s about building trust with our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it as a rulebook for how we handle our customers\u2019 personal information. This includes names, email addresses, and even IP addresses\u2014basically, any data that can identify a person. Under GDPR, we need to be transparent about why and how we\u2019re collecting this data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have seen GDPR Compliance in the form of consent, where you checkmark the consent before making any purchase or allowing all cookies when you land on a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By ensuring GDPR compliance, you make data privacy clear to your customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Ensure GDPR Compliance in Magento 2?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some factors that will definitely help you in ensuring Magento 2 GDPR compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a Privacy Policy page and clearly explain what data you collect, why you collect it, and how it\u2019s used. Also, make sure it\u2019s easily accessible from your store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use clear &amp; unambiguous consent banners to obtain consent before collecting their data. Avoid using pre-checked boxes and ensure users actively opt-in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a business, ensure that Magento 2 GDPR compliance is transparent and provide rights to customers, such as the right to access, edit, and delete their personal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow users to unsubscribe from your email list whenever they want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Configure GDPR Using the Magento 2 Extension?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To easily set up the GDPR Extension for Magento 2, find an extension that can automatically configure your store to be GDPR compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing Meetanshi\u2019s GDPR Magento 2 Extension helps you meet GDPR standards and ensures customers\u2019 rights to control their information, building more trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to configure GDPR compliance with Meetanshi\u2019s Extension. It\u2019s actually simple to implement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Install &amp; Configure the Extension<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/magento-2-gdpr.html\">Meetanshi\u2019s Magento 2 GDPR&nbsp;<\/a>Extension and follow the below instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Magento-2-GDPR-By-Meetanshi-1.png\" alt=\"Meetanshi\u2019s Magento 2 GDPR\" class=\"wp-image-48700\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get the zip folder and upload the extension to the root of your Magento 2 directory via FTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, log in to your SSH and run the below commands step by step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>php bin\/magento setup:upgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Magento version 2.0.x to 2.1.x \u2013 php bin\/magento setup:static-content:deploy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Magento version 2.2.x &amp; above \u2013 php bin\/magento setup:static-content:deploy \u2013f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>php bin\/magento cache:flush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After installing the Meetanshi GDPR Extension, you\u2019ll need to configure it with your Magento 2 store. Follow these steps to quickly set up GDPR compliance with Magento 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now to configure, go to the&nbsp;<strong>Stores<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Settings&nbsp;<\/strong>&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Configuration<\/strong>&nbsp;to find all the necessary options to configure the extension. Firstly, go ahead and enable the GDPR option from the panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Go-to-GDPR-Configuration-and-Enable.png\" alt=\"\u00a0Configuration\" class=\"wp-image-48702\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you will see \u201cPersonal Data Protection Setting\u201d and \u201cCookie Consent Setting.\u201d Let see the steps to set them up.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2 \u2013 Personal Data Protection Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By setting up personal data protection, you can give your customers clear insights and build their trust in how you collect and use their data. Click on the dropdown and fill out the necessary information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, you will need to fill out:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer\u2019s Account Privacy Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Data Deletion and Anonymization Settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>General Setting&nbsp;<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/general-settings-magento-2-gdpr-extension.png\" alt=\"General Setting\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-48703\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enable:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to turn on the extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Display Privacy Pop-up on First Visit:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to add the \u201cPrivacy Policy\u201d tab in the customer\u2019s My Account section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Log Guest Consents:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to keep a record of consents from guest visitors. This will appear in the \u201cManage Consent Action Log Entries\u201d grid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Log Auto Cleaning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to automatically clear entries from the \u201cManage Consent Action Log Entries\u201d grid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Log Auto Cleaning Period:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter the number of days after which you want the Consent Action Log Entries to be automatically deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong>Customer\u2019s Account Privacy Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below general settings you will see the customer\u2019s account privacy settings tab. Expand that and fill in the following fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/customers-account-privacy-settings-gdpr-magento-2.png\" alt=\"Customer\u2019s Account Privacy Settings\" class=\"wp-image-48706\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allow Downloading Personal Data:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to let customers download their data in a CSV file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allow Anonymizing Personal Data:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to let customers anonymize their personal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allow Deleting Personal Data:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to let customers delete their account and data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allow Opt-Out in Given Consents:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to let customers manage their consent preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download Fields with Filled Values Only:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to skip empty values in downloaded files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Display Data Protection Officer Information:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose YES to show the Data Protection Officer section in customer accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Section Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Add a name for the new tab on the front page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Protection Officer Information:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter details about the Data Protection Officer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong>Personal Data Deletion and Anonymization Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Personal Data Deletion and Anonymization Settings are useful when customers become inactive on your website for a period of time (based on their last purchase).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automatic Personal Data Deletion Settings&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete Personal Data of Abandoned Customers\u2019 Accounts:&nbsp;<\/strong>Choose YES to automatically delete personal data from abandoned customer accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abandoned Customers\u2019 Accounts Automatic Deletion Period:&nbsp;<\/strong>Specify the number of days after which abandoned customer accounts will be automatically deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/automate-personal-data-deletion-settings-gdpr-magento-2.png\" alt=\"Personal Data Deletion and Anonymization Settings\" class=\"wp-image-48710\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prevent Personal Data Deletion of Recent Orders:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deletion of Personal Data in Recent Documents:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose \u2018Don\u2019t Delete\u2019 to keep data deleting from recent orders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevent Data Deletion Period:<\/strong>&nbsp;Specify the number of days before data can be deleted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allow\/Don\u2019t allow for specified status(es):<\/strong>&nbsp;Select \u2018Don\u2019t Allow for Status(es)\u2019 to prevent data deletion, or choose \u2018Allow\u2019 otherwise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disallowed Order Status(es):<\/strong>&nbsp;Specify statuses where you don\u2019t need data deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/prevent-personal-data-deletion-of-recent-orders.png\" alt=\"Prevent Personal Data Deletion of Recent Orders\" class=\"wp-image-48711\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. <strong>Email Notification Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here, you can manage all email settings and make any necessary changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anonymization Acknowledgement Email Notification to Customers:<\/strong>&nbsp;Customers will receive an email confirming their request for account anonymization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Sender<\/strong>: Choose who sends the anonymization acknowledgement email to customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Reply To:<\/strong>&nbsp;Set the reply-to address for anonymization acknowledgement emails to customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Template<\/strong>: Pick the email design for anonymization acknowledgement notifications sent to customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/email-notification-settings-gdpr-magento-2.png\" alt=\"Email Notification Settings\" class=\"wp-image-48715\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal data Deletion Email Notification:<\/strong>&nbsp;Here, you\u2019ll find three settings to manage Email Notification Deletion, and we\u2019ll cover each setting thoroughly to set it up correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>A) New Deletion Request Email Notification to Manager:<\/strong>&nbsp;Managers receive an email alert for new requests to delete personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notify Manager on Deletion Request:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose \u2018Yes\u2019 to alert the manager about a request to delete personal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Sender:<\/strong>&nbsp;Select the sender\u2019s email address for notifications about personal data deletion requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Send Email To:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter email addresses to receive notifications about personal data deletion requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Template To:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose an email template for notifications about personal data deletion requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/personal-data-deletion-email-notification-gdpr-magento-2.png\" alt=\"Personal data Deletion Email Notification\" class=\"wp-image-48718\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>B) Deletion Request Approval Email Notification to Customers:<\/strong>&nbsp;Customers receive an email confirming the approval of their request to delete personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email Sender:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose who sends the approval email for data deletions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Reply To:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter an email address for customer queries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Template To:<\/strong>&nbsp;Select the template for the approval notification email for data deletions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/deletion-request-approval-email-notification-to-customers.png\" alt=\"Deletion Request Approval Email Notification to Customers\" class=\"wp-image-48721\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>C) Deletion Request Rejection Email Notification to Customers:<\/strong>&nbsp;Customers receive an email if their request to delete personal data is declined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email Sender:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose who sends the rejection email for data deletion requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Reply To:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter the email address for customer queries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Template To:<\/strong>&nbsp;Select the template used for notifying customers of rejected data deletion requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/deletion-request-rejection-email-notification-to-customers.png\" alt=\"Deletion Request Rejection Email Notification to Customers\" class=\"wp-image-48723\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a manager rejects a user\u2019s request to delete their customer account, the user receives an email at their registered email address. Customers can then complete any pending orders or payments to move forward.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3 \u2013 Cookie Consent Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To comply with GDPR, you must display a cookie consent on your website. This lets users know what information will be collected if they agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you will fill out these settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>General Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong>Cookie Notice Display Customization Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong>General Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To manage the cookies General Settings, navigate to&nbsp;<strong>Stores &gt; Configuration &gt; Meetanshi &gt; GDPR &gt; Cookie Consent Settings &gt; General.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enable Cookie Policy Bar:&nbsp;Toggle YES to display the \u201cCookie Policy Bar\u201d in the privacy policy tab of your customers\u2019 accounts.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hide the Cookie Bar if No Decision Was Taken:&nbsp;<\/strong>Toggle YES to automatically hide the cookie bar if no decision is made.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allowed Countries:&nbsp;<\/strong>Choose countries from the list to display the cookie policy bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Log Guest Cookie Consent:&nbsp;<\/strong>Toggle YES to record consents from guest visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Log Auto Cleaning Period:&nbsp;<\/strong>Enter the number of days to automatically clean up cookie consent logs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/cookie-consent-general-settings.png\" alt=\"Cookie Consent Settings\" class=\"wp-image-48728\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong>Cookie Notice Display Customization Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this section, you can pick the style and settings for your website\u2019s cookie consent. Choose from three options: Sidebar, Popup, and Classic. Just select your preferred style from the drop-down menu and adjust as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classic Bar Cookie Notice Style Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Classic-Bar-Cookie-Notice-Style-Settings-1.png\" alt=\"Cookie Notice Display Customization Settings\" class=\"wp-image-48737\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notification Text:&nbsp;Enter the message for the cookie notice.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text Color:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose a color for the cookie notice text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Link Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the cookie notice link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Group Title Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Select a color for the cookie group title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Group Description Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Choose a color for the cookie group description text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Additional-Button-Settings-for-All-Cookie-Notice.png\" alt=\"Notification Text\" class=\"wp-image-48739\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accept Button Settings:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Button Text:&nbsp;<\/strong>Type the button text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Button Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Button Color on Hover:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button when hovered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text Color on Hover:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button text when hovered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decline Button Settings:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decline Button:&nbsp;<\/strong>Enable the decline button here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Button Text:&nbsp;<\/strong>Type the button text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Button Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Button Color on Hover:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button when hovered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text Color on Hover:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button text when hovered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom Button Settings:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Button Text:&nbsp;<\/strong>Type the button text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Button Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Button Color on Hover:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button when hovered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text Color on Hover:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the button text when hovered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how the classic bar displays cookie policy info and buttons. You can place it at the top or in the footer of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>Popup Notice Style Settings<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Popup-Notice-Style-Setting-1.png\" alt=\"Popup Notice Style Settings\" class=\"wp-image-48741\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notification Text:&nbsp;<\/strong>Type your cookie notice text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the notice text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Link Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the notice link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Group Title Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the group title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Group Description Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the group description text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sidebar Cookie Notice Style Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Sidebar-Cookie-Notice-Style-Setting.png\" alt=\"Sidebar Cookie Notice Style Settings\" class=\"wp-image-48742\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notification Text:&nbsp;<\/strong>Write the message for the cookie notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the cookie notice text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Link Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the cookie notice link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Group Title Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pick a color for the cookie group title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Group Description Text Color:&nbsp;<\/strong>Choose a color for the cookie group description.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Manage Cookies:<\/strong>&nbsp;To manage your cookies, go to&nbsp;<strong>Customers &gt; Manage Cookies.<\/strong>&nbsp;Here, you can see details like cookie name, provider, group, description, lifetime, and type. To add a new cookie, click \u2018New Cookie\u2019. To delete a cookie, select it, then choose \u2018Delete\u2019 from the actions menu.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/manage-cookies.png\" alt=\"Manage Cookies\" class=\"wp-image-48743\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Cookie Settings:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/new-cookie-settings.png\" alt=\"New Cookie Settings\" class=\"wp-image-48745\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cookie Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter the name of the cookie.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Provider:<\/strong>&nbsp;Specify who provides the cookie.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong>&nbsp;Explain how and why the cookie is used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Lifetime:<\/strong>&nbsp;Set how long the cookie lasts, shown on the cookie page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Type:<\/strong>&nbsp;Classify the cookie based on how it uses data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Group:<\/strong>&nbsp;Assign the cookie to a specific group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Manage Cookie Groups:<\/strong>&nbsp;To manage your cookie groups, navigate to&nbsp;<strong>Customers &gt; Manage Cookie Groups.<\/strong>&nbsp;From here, you can assign cookies to essential and optional categories. To create a new group, click \u2018Add New Group\u2019. To delete a group, select it and choose \u2018Delete\u2019 from the options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/manage-cookie-groups.png\" alt=\"Manage Cookie Groups\" class=\"wp-image-48746\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Cookie Group Settings:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/new-cookie-group-settings.png\" alt=\"New Cookie Group Settings\" class=\"wp-image-48747\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enabled:<\/strong>&nbsp;Turn on to activate the cookie group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is Essential:<\/strong>&nbsp;Make this cookie group mandatory. Customers must allow it to access the website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Group Code:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter a code for the cookie group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie Group Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Name the group for customers to see on the website and in the admin panel grid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong>&nbsp;Describe the group\u2019s purpose so customers can decide whether to allow it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assigned Cookies:&nbsp;<\/strong>Choose which cookies belong to this group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sort Order:<\/strong>&nbsp;Specify the group\u2019s priority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Save\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;to apply the changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is how cookie groups appear on the front end. Customers can click \u2018More Information\u2019 to see a list of all cookies assigned to that group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4 \u2013 Privacy Policy Documentation Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this setting, you can manage privacy policy documents. Admins can create, edit, and delete policies here. To manage privacy policies, go to&nbsp;<strong>Customers \u2192 Manage Privacy Policy Documents.<\/strong>&nbsp;And, to add a new policy, click&nbsp;<strong>\u201cAdd New Policy\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/privacy-policy-documentation-settings.png\" alt=\"Privacy Policy Documentation Settings\n\" class=\"wp-image-48759\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/manage-privacy-policy-documents.png\" alt=\"Manage privacy policy documents\" class=\"wp-image-48761\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Privacy Policy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong>&nbsp;Add a title or note for future reference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Version Number:<\/strong>&nbsp;Set the version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose the status from the drop-down menu (set to Enable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter the privacy policy text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/new-privacy-policy.png\" alt=\"New Privacy Policy\" class=\"wp-image-48762\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every time you update the privacy policy, it will appear as a popup notification on the frontend, looking like this.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/privacy-policy.png\" alt=\"privacy policy\" class=\"wp-image-48765\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offer a Safe &amp; Reliable Shopping Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure you follow this ultimate guide to achieve GDPR compliance without encountering legal issues and keep your business running smoothly. Meetanshi\u2019s GDPR Extension also keeps you updated with upcoming changes to EU laws and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implementing GDPR changes will build trust in your customers\u2019 shopping experience by being transparent and providing them access to their personal data\u2014allowing them to edit or delete it as needed. 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