TL;DR
- gdpr website requirements 2026
- For website owners who want to be GDPR compliant and avoid fines.
Who this is for
- For website owners who want to be GDPR compliant and avoid fines.
Keyword (SEO)
- gdpr website requirements 2026
Required GDPR elements
- Privacy policy (accessible)
- Data controller information
- User rights (access, deletion)
Privacy policy
- What data we collect and why
- Legal basis for processing
- Data retention period
Cookie management
- Cookie banner with choice
- Cookie categorization (essential, analytics, marketing)
- Rejection option
Forms and consents
- Processing consent (checkbox)
- Marketing consent (separate)
- Consent storage in database
FAQ
Does GDPR apply to small businesses?
Yes, GDPR applies to everyone who processes personal data. Fines can be up to 4% of annual turnover.
Is privacy policy enough?
No, you also need cookie banner, form consents and data deletion capability.