How does the Cookie Consent app help with GDPR and CCPA compliance?
The Cookie Consent app helps your website meet privacy regulation requirements by giving visitors control over cookie usage and maintaining proper consent records.
What Is GDPR and CCPA?
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) — EU regulation requiring websites to get explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies.
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) — US state law giving California residents the right to know about and opt out of personal data collection.
Compliance Features
Cookie Preference Management
- Visitors can choose which cookie categories to accept:
- Essential cookies — Always enabled (required for website functionality).
- Analytics cookies — For tracking website usage and performance.
- Marketing cookies — For advertising and remarketing purposes.
- Functional cookies — For personalization features.
Consent Logging and Reporting
- All visitor consent choices are recorded with timestamps.
- Access consent logs from your dashboard for audit purposes.
- Generate reports showing consent rates and preferences.
Automatic Cookie Blocking
- Non-essential cookies are blocked until the visitor provides consent.
- Cookies are only activated after the visitor accepts the relevant category.
Re-consent Options
- Visitors can change their cookie preferences at any time.
- Consent is automatically re-requested after a configurable number of days.
How to Configure Compliance Settings
- Log in to your AppifyCommerce dashboard.
- Go to Cookie Consent → Compliance Settings.
- Define your cookie categories and which cookies belong to each.
- Set the consent expiry period (how many days before re-asking for consent).
- Click Save to apply.
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While the Cookie Consent app handles the technical implementation of consent management, ensure your privacy policy is up to date and accurately describes your cookie usage.