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GDPR Compliance Guide
Complete guide to GDPR compliance for website owners. Learn about data protection requirements, user rights, and how to implement privacy-compliant practices.
Understanding GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that governs how personal data of EU residents is collected, processed, and stored. Compliance is mandatory for any website that collects data from EU users, regardless of your location.
Privacy Policy
Clear, comprehensive privacy policy
Data Security
Secure data handling and storage
User Consent
Proper consent mechanisms
Data Subject Rights
Honor user data rights
What Constitutes Personal Data?
Directly Identifiable Data
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Physical address
- IP address
- Social media profiles
Online Identifiers
- Cookies and tracking pixels
- Browser fingerprinting
- Device information
- Location data
- Behavioral patterns
Sensitive Data
- Racial/ethnic origin
- Political opinions
- Religious beliefs
- Health information
- Sexual orientation
- Criminal records
Business Data
- Purchase history
- Communication preferences
- Service usage patterns
- Customer feedback
Start Your GDPR Compliance Journey
GDPR compliance is essential for any website handling EU user data. Start with a data audit, update your policies, and implement proper consent mechanisms.