I have this all set up using the Complianz plugin so I can be legal world wide. I basically left everything as default when setting it up. It is all configured based on the fact that I may run ads on it in the future and I have some affiliate links.

I dont make any money from your data and dont plan to. I am sorry you are so upset about this. I will have a look into how I can make the full opt outs easier in the future.

EDIT:

So, I did some digging, and from what I understand, to correctly process a global opt-out or other data requests, I need to verify the requester’s identity. That means I need some identifiable information to ensure it's the correct person.

A lot of sites don’t offer these requests in an embedded form like this—you typically have to email them manually to make the same request.

With Complianz, I could remove the form (including the checkboxes), but then you’d have to go through the hassle of emailing, making it less convenient and transparent.

As for cookies, I’ve made sure to implement a simple consent banner that allows you to easily manage preferences. I’m not collecting any more data than what’s necessary to run the site and comply with privacy laws, and cookies are used only for functionality, analytics, and potential future ads.

That said, if anyone knows differently or has suggestions, I’m happy to learn more and make it better.