{"id":167968,"date":"2026-05-18T15:39:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/?p=167968"},"modified":"2026-05-18T15:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:39:29","slug":"how-to-configure-gpc-global-privacy-control-and-dns-do-not-sell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/how-to-configure-gpc-global-privacy-control-and-dns-do-not-sell\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure GPC (Global Privacy Control) and DNS (Do Not Sell)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Elementor Cookie Consent plugin helps you manage Global Privacy Control (GPC) and “Do Not Sell” signals to enhance your website’s privacy compliance. GPC automatically blocks non-essential cookies based on browser signals, while the “Do Not Sell” option is part of the CCPA opt-out model, allowing visitors to restrict data sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Global Privacy Control (GPC)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GPC is a universal opt-out signal sent by a user’s browser, indicating they do not want their data to be tracked or sold. When enabled in the Elementor Cookie Consent plugin, GPC signals are automatically detected and respected, overriding any previous consent states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Enable GPC Handling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enabling GPC handling ensures that your website automatically complies with visitors’ browser-level privacy preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. From WP Admin, navigate to Elementor>Cookie Consent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. In the panel, click Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Scroll down to GPC\/DNT Support<\/strong> and toggle it on.
    <\/strong>Cookie Consent will now respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.
    GPC takes the highest priority over any other consent settings.
    If a GPC signal is detected, any previously stored consent (cookies\/local storage) is ignored.
    All non-essential scripts are blocked automatically.
    Only strictly necessary cookies and scripts are allowed to load.
    The cookie banner will not be displayed if a GPC signal is active.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What is “Do Not Sell” (CCPA Opt-out)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The “Do Not Sell” option is a core component of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) compliance model, which operates on an opt-out basis. In this model, cookies are enabled by default, but visitors have the explicit choice to click “Do Not Sell” to restrict the sharing or selling of their personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Configure the “Do Not Sell” Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Configuring the “Do Not Sell” option involves selecting the appropriate compliance template and customizing the related text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Initial Setup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    When first setting up the Elementor Cookie Consent plugin, you will go through a guided wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. During Step 1 \u2014 Select Consent Template, choose the CCPA (opt-out) compliance model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. This selection determines the default banner behavior, button configuration, and legal text, including the “Do Not Sell” logic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Changing the Consent Template<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      You can switch your compliance model at any time in the plugin Settings section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For details, see Dashboard Walkthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Customizing “Do Not Sell” Text<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      You can customize the text displayed for the “Do Not Sell” option from the Content section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. From WP Admin, navigate to Elementor>Cookie Consent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Click the Content<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. In the Policies<\/strong> section, locate the Do Not Sell My Information<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Toggle it on or off as needed, and customize the associated text when a visitor opts out using the “Do Not Sell” option, scripts categorized as Marketing<\/strong> are blocked.
        The Preferences Dialog, by default, opens the Do Not Sell<\/strong> interface in the CCPA model.
        If the user explicitly chooses not to have Do Not Sell<\/strong> active, the Preferences Dialog is disabled or hidden for that specific configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Important Considerations for GPC and Do Not Sell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The Elementor Cookie Consent plugin provides tools for cookie consent implementation, including banner display, consent collection, script blocking, cookie categorization, and consent records. Full legal compliance depends on many additional factors specific to your site and business. You are responsible for ensuring your site meets all applicable legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Does the Elementor Cookie Consent plugin guarantee full GDPR or CCPA compliance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        No. The plugin provides essential tools for cookie consent implementation, but full legal compliance depends on various factors specific to your site and business. You are responsible for ensuring your site meets all applicable legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        What happens if a user’s browser sends a GPC signal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        If GPC handling is enabled in your plugin settings and a GPC signal is detected, the plugin will automatically override any existing consent, block all non-essential scripts, and only allow strictly necessary cookies. The cookie banner will not be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Which cookie categories are affected when a user selects “Do Not Sell”?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        When a user selects the “Do Not Sell” option in a CCPA (opt-out) banner, the plugin will block scripts categorized as Marketing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Can I switch between GDPR and CCPA compliance models after initial setup?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Yes. You can switch between GDPR (opt-in) and CCPA (opt-out) compliance models at any time from the plugin’s Settings<\/strong> section. The banner behavior, consent logic, and default button options will update to match the new model.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        The Elementor Cookie Consent plugin helps you manage Global Privacy Control (GPC) and “Do Not Sell” signals to enhance your website’s privacy compliance. GPC automatically blocks non-essential cookies based on browser signals, while the “Do Not Sell” option is part of the CCPA opt-out model, allowing visitors to restrict data sharing. What is Global Privacy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_elementor_kustomer_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2230],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-167968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-manage-cookie-consent"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Configure GPC (Global Privacy Control) and DNS (Do Not Sell) | Elementor<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn everything about How to Configure GPC (Global Privacy Control) and DNS (Do Not Sell) in this article from Elementor's Knowledge Base. 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