CCPA Fines Are Increasing in 2026. Is Your Website Compliant?

If your website serves customers in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act applies to you regardless of where your business is based. And in 2026, enforcement is ramping up.

The CCPA gives California residents the right to know what personal data you collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. Violations carry fines of up to $7,500 per intentional violation.

What most small businesses get wrong

No privacy policy. The CCPA requires a privacy policy that specifically describes the categories of personal information you collect and how you use it.

No opt-out mechanism. If you sell or share personal data (which includes using Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel), you need a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link.

Collecting data without disclosure. Every contact form, email signup, and chatbot interaction counts as data collection. If you have not disclosed it, you are not compliant.

Quick compliance check

LaunchKitty checks your website for privacy policies, cookie consent, and disclosure statements. We flag missing elements with specific prescriptions for your region. Our US compliance guide covers CCPA, state privacy laws, and ADA accessibility requirements.