How to Increase Your Compliance Score (Overall Rating) in Secure Privacy CMP v1
If your Overall rating under the Report tab is low, the first step is to review the Recommended actions for GDPR on mywebsite.com. This overview highlights critical steps to improve compliance.
Focus on items marked with the red X icon, indicating important actionables:
Who Is This For?
This guide is aimed at website owners, compliance officers, and web developers responsible for managing privacy compliance and improving GDPR scores on their websites.Configure Blocking on Y Cookies
This indicates that some cookies are not being blocked properly. Verify that your Secure Privacy installation matches your website technology stack.
If installation is correct but blocking issues persist, follow this guide on blocking specific cookies or services.
Personal Data Transmitted to 'Adequate Countries'
The report also flags whether data is sent to countries recognized as adequate by the European Commission. Review the official guidance on International transfers here and Adequacy decisions here.
Enable Cookie Consent Banner on the Website
A cookie banner informs visitors about the use of cookies and obtains their consent. For details, see our Knowledge Base on cookie banners. Note that banner configuration depends on the compliance module.
Add Preference Center to Display Services on the Website
The Preference Center centralizes all privacy documents, making it easy for visitors to find and understand your data practices. It also streamlines compliance management for your business. Note that the Preference Center settings are specific to each compliance module.
Enable Privacy Policy on the Website
A privacy policy safeguards both website owners and visitors by clarifying how data is collected and handled. Learn how to enable it in your account settings below.
Enable SSL
SSL certificates secure user data, verify ownership, prevent fake site creation, and build user trust. Contact your website administrator or domain provider to obtain your SSL certificate.
Common Issues & Fixes
- Low Overall Score: Ensure correct Secure Privacy installation and complete all recommended actions above.
- Cookies Not Blocking: Verify blocking setup and refer to the cookie blocking guide linked above.
- Data Transfers Compliance: Confirm that international data transfers comply with EU adequacy requirements.
- Cookie Banner Not Displaying: Check cookie banner settings and compliance module configuration.