3 Costly CCPA Compliance Mistakes eCommerce Stores Must Avoid in 2025

 

If you sell products online and have customers in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies to you — even if your business isn’t based there.

Yet most eCommerce stores are still getting it wrong.

Here’s how to avoid the most common mistakes — and protect your revenue, reputation, and compliance status.

Why CCPA Compliance Matters

CCPA isn’t just about legal checkboxes.
It’s about protecting customer data and building trust — and it’s enforceable. Penalties range from $2,500 to $7,500 per violation.

Even more importantly, 60% of shoppers abandon carts if they feel their data isn’t handled properly.

 3 Common Mistakes #eCommerce Stores Make

1. No “Do Not Sell My Info” Link

California law requires this link for all users in the state. Hiding it in the footer (or not offering it at all) puts you at risk.

2. Weak or Non-Compliant Cookie Banners

Basic banners aren’t enough. CCPA requires real consent — and that consent must be logged and actionable.

3. Outdated Privacy Policies

Still using a template from 2020? Your policy must reflect real data flows, especially with third-party tools like Google Ads, Meta pixels, and plugins.

 How to Fix These Fast

You don’t need a legal team.
You need a reliable consent management tool like Seers (disclosure: we work with them). Seers helps you:

• Generate a working #CCPA opt-out mechanism

• Set up a compliant, branded cookie banner

• Keep your privacy policy updated automatically

• Manage opt-out, access, and delete requests without manual work
  
  

Final Thoughts

CCPA compliance isn’t optional — especially for stores targeting California. It’s about earning trust and keeping customers.

 Want to make sure your store is compliant?
Read the full guide here to protect your business and avoid costly mistakes.