A GDPR-compliant Webflow website requires 7 essential measures for data protection and legal security. This checklist shows all mandatory steps for German companies.
Webflow websites must meet GDPR requirements. These 7 points are mandatory for German companies:
Important note: Webflow servers are located in the USA. that EU-US Data Privacy Framework From 2023, this makes it GDPR-compliant, but requires appropriate information in the privacy policy.
Many Webflow websites still use the outdated “Implied Consent.” Since 2021, explicit consent upon EU GDPR Art. 7 Duty.
Cookiebot integration (custom code):
<script id="Cookiebot" src="https://consent.cookiebot.com/uc.js" data-cbid="[IHRE-ID]" type="text/javascript"></script>
These points must be included in your privacy policy:
Standard Webflow forms can be used in compliance with GDPRif certain measures are followed:
Basic requirements for all forms:
Double opt-in requirements:
Google Analytics 4 offers “Consent Mode” for cookieless tracking:
GA4 Consent Mode (head area):
<script>
window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}
gtag('consent', 'default', {
'analytics_storage': 'denied',
'ad_storage': 'denied'
});
gtag('js', new Date());
gtag('config', 'GA_MEASUREMENT_ID');
</script>Issue: Google Fonts transfer IP addresses to Google (USA)solution: Host fonts locally in Webflow
The imprint must from any side be available in a maximum of 2 clicks.
On July 10, 2023, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) adopted by the European Commission as a new data protection agreement for data transfers to the USA.
Webflow, Inc. is after DPF certified and is included in the official list of participating companies. However, data transmission is also based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) pursuant Art. 46 GDPRto ensure a high level of data protection.
A GDPR-compliant Webflow website is easy to implement with the right measures. The 7-point checklist shows: Standard Webflow forms can be used in a legally secure manner as long as a consent checkbox is implemented. Double opt-in is only mandatory for newsletter registrations.
The biggest cost factors are cookie banners (29€/month) and professional data protection declarations (200€ one-off). With an investment of around €1,200 in the first year, you protect yourself against GDPR fines and build trust with your website visitors.
Important: Webflow's DPF certification makes the platform fundamentally GDPR-compliant. However, the individual website configuration is your responsibility. In case of uncertainty, advice from a Data protection experts.
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