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Indie Hacker's Guide to GDPR: From Zero to Compliant in 30 Seconds

GetCookies TeamDecember 29, 20257 min read
Indie HackerSolopreneurGDPRFree TierQuick SetupStartup

TLDR: You're an indie hacker. You don't have time for enterprise compliance software. GetCookies: 30 seconds, free tier, done.

## The Indie Hacker's Compliance Problem You've built something awesome. You're ready to launch. Then someone mentions GDPR. OneTrust: "Contact sales" ($$$). Cookiebot: €12/month + complex setup. DIY: Nightmare. You just want to launch. ## GetCookies: Built for Indie Hackers **Total Time: 30 Seconds** Step 1 (10 sec): getcookies.co, sign up Step 2 (10 sec): Add domain, copy ID Step 3 (10 sec): Paste in HTML head ```html ``` **Total Cost: Free** No credit card. No trial. Actually free. ## What You Get - Cookie consent banner (not ugly) - Google Consent Mode v2 (automatic) - Script blocking (the law) - Third-party pixel compliance (Meta, TikTok) - Consent logging (for audits) - Preference center (users can change mind) ## The Indie Hacker Checklist - [x] Cookie consent - GetCookies - [ ] Privacy policy - Termly/Iubenda generator - [ ] Terms - Same generators - [ ] Contact email - Your email That's it for 90% of indie projects. ## Comparison | Solution | Setup | Cost | Verdict | |----------|-------|------|---------| | GetCookies | 30 sec | Free | Best | | Cookiebot | 1-2 hrs | €12+ | Overkill | | OneTrust | Days | $$$ | Enterprise | | DIY | 4+ hrs | $0 | Not compliant | ## Just Ship It 1. Open getcookies.co 2. Sign up, add domain (30 sec) 3. Copy script 4. Done Stop procrastinating. Check the box. Build your product. *GetCookies: Because indie hackers have better things to do.*
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Contributing writer at GetCookies, specializing in privacy compliance, consent management, and digital marketing optimization.

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