Hey, Ninja Forms fans! With the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) now in effect, I know many of you might have questions about how it affects your WordPress forms when it comes to Ninja Forms GDPR compliance. Like, as a Ninja Forms user, you probably want to know:
“How the heck can I get my hands on all the data I’ve submitted if I ever need it for GDPR compliance purposes?” as a site owner using Ninja Forms, you’re probably wondering: “What steps do I need to take to make GDPR compliance totally painless?” Not to worry, I’ve got you covered!
In this post, I’ll be answering the most common Ninja Forms GDPR questions in an easy-to-skim listicle format.
Most Common Questions
- Where is my form data stored by default with Ninja Forms?
- How can I prevent Ninja Forms from saving any form data at all?
- How does Ninja Forms allow me to export all my submission data?
- What options does Ninja Forms offer for capturing user consent?
- How can I use reCAPTCHA with Ninja Forms for security?
- What flexibility does Ninja Forms provide for security options?
- Can I easily delete form submissions in Ninja Forms upon request for GDPR compliance?
- How does Ninja Forms help me control user access to submissions?
- Does Ninja Forms encrypt form data by default?
- Does Ninja Forms ever have access to or collect user data that would impact GDPR compliance?
1. Where is my form data stored by default with Ninja Forms?
Ninja Forms does not collect or store any form data on its own servers. Submissions go directly into your WordPress database. Plus, the core Ninja Forms plugin is free and supports unlimited form submissions and exports, catering to GDPR compliance requirements.
2. How can I prevent Ninja Forms from saving any form data at all?
Turn off the “Record Submission” option to prevent storing any form of data at all. Use email actions instead.
3. How does Ninja Forms allow me to export all my submission data?
Comply with data access requests by exporting all submissions to a portable CSV file. In WordPress, follow these steps to export submissions from a specific form:
- Go to Ninja Forms > Submissions.
- Click on ‘Bulk Form Exports’.
- Select the desired form and date range.
- Click ‘Export’.
This will consolidate all the form submissions into a single, organized CSV file.
4. What options does Ninja Forms offer for capturing user consent?
Add checkbox and signature fields to collect consent within forms. Require consent with conditional logic.
5. How can I use reCAPTCHA with Ninja Forms for security?
reCAPTCHA (v2 and v3 ) verifies human users and fights spam. This enhances data quality and security. Having an issue with reCaptcha? Check out our guide on why reCaptcha isn’t working and how to fix it.
6. What flexibility does Ninja Forms provide for security options?
Ninja Forms integrates with standard WordPress security. Add plugins like SSL for sensitive data.
7. Can I easily delete form submissions in Ninja Forms upon request for GDPR compliance?
Delete individual submissions or mass erase all data to fulfill user deletion requests.
8. How does Ninja Forms help me control user access to submissions?
The Ninja Forms User Management add-on allows you to control which WordPress users can access submissions.
9. Does Ninja Forms encrypt form data by default?
Data is encrypted both at rest and in transit for security.
10. Does Ninja Forms ever have access to or collect user data that would impact GDPR compliance?
No user data is ever collected or accessible by Ninja Forms itself. You retain full control.
Further Reading on Ninja Forms GDPR Compliance
With Ninja Forms’ GDPR-focused features, compliance does not have to be a struggle. What aspect of GDPR preparation do you find most challenging? Let us know in the comments!
For even more information on achieving Ninja Forms GDPR compliance, check out these additional resources:
- Ninja Forms GDPR Compliance Guide – https://ninjaforms.com/docs/gdpr-compliance-ninja-forms/
- Understanding Ninja Forms Data Processing – https://ninjaforms.com/blog/ninja-forms-data-processing/
- Look at GDPR as an Opportunity, Not a Burden – https://ninjaforms.com/blog/gdpr-opportunity-not-burden/
- WordPress GDPR Export and Delete Requests – https://ninjaforms.com/blog/wordpress-gdpr-export-delete-requests/
- Mailchimp’s GDPR Features – https://ninjaforms.com/blog/mailchimp-gdpr-features/
- Achieving WordPress GDPR Compliance – https://ninjaforms.com/blog/wordpress-gdpr-compliance/
- GDPR Compliance for WordPress Forms – https://ninjaforms.com/blog/gdpr-compliance-wordpress-forms/
