Is WooCommerce GDPR Compliant?
WooCommerce privacy and compliance overview. Last scanned: 2 months ago.
WooCommerce scored 49/100 (grade F), indicating significant privacy issues. Key issues found: 2 tracking requests detected before consent. Tracking requests detected but no consent banner found. This is an automated technical assessment, not a legal compliance certification.
49/100
Privacy and compliance score
Scanned May 14, 2026 in fetch mode.
Pre-consent tracking
0/232 tracking requests detected before consent.
Cookie consent banner
0/12Tracking requests detected but no consent banner found.
CCPA / CPRA disclosures
6/8CCPA/CPRA partial: "Do Not Sell or Share" link detected, CCPA/CPRA language in privacy policy. CCPA/CPRA compliance requires more than disclosures. This score reflects observable signals only, not legal compliance.
Privacy policy
8/10Privacy policy found but may be incomplete or outdated.
DPA and sub-processor list
3/7Sub-processor list found, but no DPA reference detected.
Accessibility (WCAG 2.x AA)
7/15Accessibility scan unavailable in fetch mode.
AI training stance
5/5No AI training disclosure found.
COPPA signal
5/5No COPPA language detected.
Security headers
10/10All four security headers present.
Hosting region disclosure
5/5Data hosting region disclosed in privacy policy.
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The following is based on WooCommerce's public documentation. ComplianceCheckup has not independently audited these claims.
Frequently asked questions about WooCommerce compliance
Is WooCommerce GDPR compliant?
WooCommerce received a privacy grade of F (49/100) in our automated scan. 2 tracking requests detected before consent. Tracking requests detected but no consent banner found. For a complete GDPR assessment, consult a qualified privacy professional.
Does WooCommerce offer a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)?
No DPA link was found in our directory for WooCommerce. Check their legal or trust center page, or contact their sales team to request a DPA under GDPR Article 28.
Is WooCommerce SOC 2 certified?
No SOC 2 certification was found in our directory for WooCommerce. Check their trust center or security page for current status.
What pre-consent tracking did we find on WooCommerce?
2 tracking requests detected before consent. Pre-consent tracking means scripts or cookies run before users accept or decline the cookie banner, which may violate GDPR Article 5(1)(a). ComplianceCheckup detected this via an automated headless browser scan.
What are WooCommerce's biggest privacy risks?
Based on our automated scan, the top areas of concern are: Pre-consent tracking, Cookie consent banner, CCPA / CPRA disclosures. 2 tracking requests detected before consent. These findings are automated and may not capture all risks.
How does WooCommerce handle CCPA?
CCPA/CPRA partial: "Do Not Sell or Share" link detected, CCPA/CPRA language in privacy policy. CCPA/CPRA compliance requires more than disclosures. This score reflects observable signals only, not legal compliance. CCPA requires businesses handling California residents' data to disclose data practices, honor opt-out requests, and support the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. Our scan checks for GPC support and CCPA-relevant cookie disclosures.
Not legal advice. The scan grade is an automated technical assessment and does not constitute legal or compliance advice. Self-reported claims have not been independently verified. Results may contain false positives or miss issues that cannot be detected programmatically. Consult a qualified attorney or compliance professional for your specific situation.