Understanding the Global Privacy Control (GPC) Feature in Secure Privacy

The Global Privacy Control (GPC) feature in Secure Privacy allows website owners to automatically respect user privacy preferences and maintain compliance with global privacy laws. This article explains how GPC works and its benefits for your website and users.

Who is This For?

This article is for website administrators, privacy officers, and developers seeking to enhance privacy compliance and user trust.

What is Global Privacy Control?

GPC is a privacy standard that lets visitors signal their preferences for data privacy through their browsers by sending an automatic GPC signal. It empowers users to control how their personal information is collected and used.

How Secure Privacy Implements the GPC Feature

Secure Privacy integrates GPC with its cookie banner solution. When a visitor’s browser sends a GPC signal, the cookie banner detects it and restricts cookies to essential ones only, honoring the user’s privacy choice.

Benefits of the Global Privacy Control Feature

• Enhanced Privacy Protection: Demonstrates your commitment to privacy rights and compliance.
• User-Friendly Experience: Visitors with GPC enabled enjoy reduced tracking and smoother browsing.
• Compliance with Privacy Laws: Helps fulfill legal obligations to obtain explicit cookie consent.
• Simplified Cookie Management: Automates limiting non-essential cookies, reducing manual work.

How to Check if GPC is Working

You can verify the GPC feature is active on your website using the Global Privacy Control Inspector browser extension. This tool shows whether the GPC signal is enabled, detected by the server, and supported by your website.

How to Enable the GPC Feature in Secure Privacy

The GPC feature is enabled automatically for all Secure Privacy users. No additional setup is needed on your part to benefit from this privacy-first functionality.

Need Help?

For questions or assistance regarding the GPC feature or other Secure Privacy tools, contact our support team at support@secureprivacy.ai.

See Also

• Global Privacy Platform (GPP) Setup
• Basic vs. Advanced Google Consent Mode
• Implementing Meta Consent Mode with Secure Privacy
• Single Sign-On (SSO) Configuration: Integration with Microsoft Entra ID