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## Introduction
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is in effect, granting EU residents increased rights over their personal data. Developers must ensure that WooCommerce extensions are compliant with these regulations.
## Data Sharing and Collection
### Third-Party Data Sharing
- Assess and document any third-party data sharing.
- Obtain and manage user consent for data sharing.
- Link to third-party privacy policies in your plugin settings.
### Data Collection
- List the personal data your plugin collects.
- Secure consent for data collection and manage user preferences.
- Safeguard data storage and restrict access to authorized personnel.
## Data Access and Storage
### Accessing Personal Data
- Specify what personal data your plugin accesses from WooCommerce orders.
- Justify the necessity for accessing each type of data.
- Control access to personal data based on user roles and permissions.
### Storing Personal Data
- Explain your data storage mechanisms and locations.
- Apply encryption to protect stored personal data.
- Perform regular security audits.
## Personal Data Handling
### Data Exporter and Erasure Hooks
- Integrate data exporter and erasure hooks to comply with user requests.
- Create a user-friendly interface for data management requests.
### Refusal of Data Erasure
- Define clear protocols for instances where data erasure is refused.
- Communicate these protocols transparently to users.
## Frontend and Backend Data Exposure
### Data on the Frontend
- Minimize personal data displayed on the site's frontend.
- Provide configurable settings for data visibility based on user status.
### Data in REST API Endpoints
- Ensure REST API endpoints are secure and disclose personal data only as necessary.
- Establish clear permissions for accessing personal data via the API.
## Privacy Documentation and Data Management
### Privacy Policy Documentation
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- Maintain an up-to-date privacy policy detailing your plugin's data handling.
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- Include browser storage methods and third-party data sharing in your documentation.
### Data Cleanup
- Implement data cleanup protocols for plugin uninstallation and deletion of orders/users.
- Automate personal data removal processes where appropriate.
## Conclusion
- Keep a record of GDPR compliance measures and make them accessible to users.
- Update your privacy policy regularly to align with any changes in data processing activities.