GDPR Compliance for OpenCart – Manage User Data & Privacy

Problem Statement:

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 requires businesses to provide transparency and control over personal data. Non-compliance can result in legal consequences and loss of customer trust. OpenCart does not include built-in GDPR compliance tools, making it essential to use an extension that enables user data management, consent logging, and account deletion.

Purpose of the Extension:

The purpose of this extension is to provide an easy and effective way to implement GDPR compliance in OpenCart. It allows customers to access, manage, and delete their data while helping store owners keep track of user consent and comply with data privacy regulations

Features:

• Data Rectification Links – Allow customers to update their personal data.
• Data Portability (CSV Export) – Users can export their data in CSV format.
• Personal Data Report View – Customers can see what personal data is stored.
• GDPR Request Export – Admins can generate and manage GDPR requests.
• Right to be Forgotten – Users can request account deletion and personal data removal.
• One-Click Newsletter Reset – Reset all newsletter subscribers instantly.
• Newsletter Consent Emails – Send emails requesting opt-in consent.
• Newsletter Consent Log – Track when and how users gave consent.
• Subscriber Management – View and manage all newsletter subscribers.

Note: This extension does not include a cookie consent notification bar.

How to Use:

1. Install & Enable – Upload and activate the extension from the admin panel.
2. Configure GDPR Settings – Adjust privacy settings and enable GDPR tools.
3. User Data Management – Customers can update, export, or request deletion of their data.
4. Admin Control – View and process GDPR requests from the admin dashboard.
5. Newsletter Consent Management – Track and manage subscriber opt-ins.

Benefits:

• Ensures GDPR Compliance – Reduces legal risks by meeting data protection laws.
• Builds Customer Trust – Demonstrates transparency in handling user data.
• Improves Data Management – Easily manage user requests and privacy controls.
• Reduces Support Effort – Automates GDPR requests, saving time on manual processing.

Use Cases:

• E-commerce stores selling in the EU that need to comply with GDPR regulations.
• Businesses collecting user data who must provide data access and deletion options.
• Stores managing newsletters that require user consent and opt-in tracking.

Expected Results:

• Full GDPR compliance with user data management tools.
• Enhanced customer trust through transparent data handling.
• Efficient processing of data access and deletion requests.
• Improved newsletter consent tracking and subscriber management.