As of May 25, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) applies. By this time at the latest, appropriate measures must be taken to ensure that websites and shops are compatible with the requirements. This includes contact forms.
How to Easily Create a Contact Form with WordPress
As is well known, there are many plugins for WordPress that can be used to create contact forms. We often use Gravity Forms because it is particularly easy to use.
In addition to the creation in the backend, it is important to provide corresponding information in the privacy policy. Like most form builders, Gravity Forms also stores the sender’s IP address, among other things. Furthermore, the form user should be informed about their rights regarding the use of their data.
What Does the GDPR Bring?
In addition, data protection law is intended to improve for users. Citizens should regain sovereignty over their data and, thanks to greater transparency, receive better insight into the use of their data.
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