How can I validate and store subscriber data from forms?

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This task outlines a robust workflow to validate and store subscriber data captured through forms into a WordPress CPT. It emphasizes data integrity, privacy controls, and scalable storage.
Goal: Ensure only valid, sanitized subscriber data is stored.
Approach: Validate inputs on the server, sanitize, and map fields to the subscriber CPT.

Who is this for?

- WP site owners managing email lists for newsletters.
- Developers implementing data capture from forms.
- Marketers needing clean subscriber data for campaigns.
- Compliance officers ensuring data privacy requirements are met.

Before you start

- Access to your website and the form that collects subscriber data.
- Understanding of the target CPT schema where data will be stored.
- Basic validation rules for required fields (e.g., email, consent).

General Process (How it works)

  1. Plan data fields Identify required subscriber fields and privacy concerns; define validation rules.
  2. Define validation rules Specify email format checks, required fields, and length limits to prevent malformed data.
  3. Map to CPT Create field mappings from form inputs to your WordPress subscriber CPT.
  4. Implement server-side validation Validate on the server to prevent spoofing; sanitize inputs before storage.
  5. Store data Persist validated records in the CPT and maintain proper updates when edits occur.
  6. Test with samples Run end-to-end tests with valid and invalid data to observe outcomes and logs.
  7. Review and monitor Set up checks to catch anomalies and monitor data quality over time.

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