Title: Forced data collection
Last modified: July 2, 2025

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# Forced data collection

 *  Resolved [shane77](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shane77/)
 * (@shane77)
 * [11 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/forced-data-collection/)
 * I tried to deactivate the **Timeline Widget Addon for Elementor** plugin but 
   couldn’t deactivate without consenting to Cool Plugins storing all submitted 
   information before I could proceed with deactivation.
   This is very unusual I 
   should be able to disable any plugin without being required to opt into data 
   collection. This kind of forced consent raises concerns about the plugins compliance
   with WordPress guidelines.I had to remove the plugin manually via cPanel. Why
   is consent required just to deactivate the plugin? I’m pretty sure that breaks
   WordPress terms and conditions for plugins“Users must be able to deactivate a
   plugin at any time, for any reason, without consequence.”
    -  This topic was modified 11 months, 2 weeks ago by [shane77](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shane77/).

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 *  Plugin Support [Aniket Dogra](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aniketji/)
 * (@aniketji)
 * [11 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/forced-data-collection/#post-18537541)
 * Hi [@shane77](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shane77/),
 * Thanks so much for your feedback, and we completely understand your concern.
 * Just to clarify — you’re **not required to share any information** in order to
   deactivate the plugin. You can simply click the **“Skip and Deactivate”** button,
   and the plugin will be deactivated right away without submitting any feedback
   or data.
 * The consent checkbox is only there for users who choose to share feedback so 
   we can follow up if needed — but it’s 100% optional.
 * We appreciate you bringing this up and we’ll continue improving the experience
   to make it even clearer.
 * Thank You.
 *  Plugin Support [Aniket Dogra](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aniketji/)
 * (@aniketji)
 * [11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/forced-data-collection/#post-18555492)
 * Hi @shane77,
 * As there has been no response from your end, I am closing this query. If you 
   still have an issue, you can create a [new topic here.](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/timeline-widget-addon-for-elementor/#new-topic-0)
 * Thank You.

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 * Last reply from: [Aniket Dogra](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aniketji/)
 * Last activity: [11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/forced-data-collection/#post-18555492)
 * Status: resolved