# What personal data is collected and who can read/edit it?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-personal-data-is-collected-and-who-can-read-edit-it/279802
**Category:** Support
**Tags:** gdpr
**Created:** [September 22, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-personal-data-is-collected-and-who-can-read-edit-it/279802 "2023-09-22T16:02:10Z")
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### Author: ![Heliosurge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/heliosurge/32/571810_2.png) [@Heliosurge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heliosurge)
#### Post date: [September 23, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-personal-data-is-collected-and-who-can-read-edit-it/279802/7 "2023-09-23T23:04:48Z")

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Some #Customization > Plugin & #Customization > Theme component that maybe of interest.

## Personal Messages

- Are not a 100% private Admin can view, Moderators can view PM with a site setting change.

_Discourse has a plugin that enables peer 2 peer encryption._ - If going with a paid hosting look to see if plugin is included. Self-Hosted cinsider installing:

> [@Discourse Encrypt (deprecated)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-encrypt-for-private-messages/107918):
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> play_button Original Plugin Description Last edited by @david 2024-12-03T15:46:08Z (UTC) play_button Check document

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## #Customization > Theme component to Consider

> [@Account Deletion Request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/account-deletion-request/245037):
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> information_sourceSummary Add Account Deletion Request dropdown to account page.hammer_and_wrenchRepository [GitHub - VaperinaDEV/discourse-account-deletion-request: Add Account Deletion Request dropdown to account page. · GitHub](https://github.com/VaperinaDEV/discourse-account-deletion-request)questionInstall Guide [How to install a theme or theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-install-a-theme-or-theme-component/63682)open_bookNew to Discourse Themes? [Beginner’s guide to using Discourse Themes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-using-discourse-themes/91966) Hello wave This is a theme component to add an account deletion request dropdown to the accoun…

The cookie consent Banner might not be enough for GDPR. You would need to check with local laws. @Jagster might have sine info on this and/or suggestions for #Customization > Theme component & #Customization > Plugin to consider.

> [@Discourse Cookie Consent Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-cookie-consent-banner/108380):
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> warning At this time, it is highly unlikely that this theme component will be enough to comply with GDPR regulations. This is particularly the case if you are using services that introduce 3rd-party cookies. It is highly recommended that you talk to your lawyer and figure out your individual needs This theme component will allow you to add a customizable Cookie Consent banner to your forum. It simply provides an easy way for Discourse admins to make use of the [open source Cookie Consent ban…](https://cookieconsent.insites.com)

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