Formstack

Formstack

Formstack is an online form and workflow automation platform used by businesses to capture leads, process registrations, and collect data. Scripts embed form widgets on websites and may track partial completions and abandonment. Form submissions can trigger automated approval workflows and document generation.

Back to Vendor Library

Overview

Formstack is an online form builder and workflow automation platform used for lead capture, registrations, surveys, and data collection. Its scripts embed interactive form widgets on websites.

What This Script Does

Formstack scripts load embeddable form widgets that render on your pages. The forms collect user-submitted data (text inputs, file uploads, signatures) and transmit submissions to Formstack's servers. The scripts may track form interaction metrics such as field focus time, partial completions, and form abandonment rates. Formstack uses cookies or localStorage to maintain form state during multi-page forms and to prevent duplicate submissions. Submitted data can trigger automated workflows, document generation, and integrations with CRM or payment systems.

Consent & Compliance

  • Consent Category: Functional
  • Cookies/Storage: May set cookies for form state persistence and duplicate submission prevention. Form interaction analytics (field timing, abandonment) may use additional storage.
  • GDPR/ePrivacy: The form widget itself serves a functional purpose. Cookies for form state and anti-duplication are arguably strictly necessary for the form submission service. If Formstack collects form interaction analytics (abandonment tracking, field timing), that component could require consent.
  • CCPA: Form submission data is collected on your behalf as the site operator. Formstack acts as a service provider.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. Formstack provides functional form infrastructure for data collection. Blocking it would prevent form rendering and submission. The cookies used are primarily for form operation rather than tracking.

Visit website

Consent Categories

Functional

Also Known As

Formstackonline form builderform automation platformlead capture formsworkflow automation formsFormstack Documents

Industries

Computers Electronics and Technology

Tracked Domains (1)

formstack.comFunctional

Frequently Asked Questions

Is consent required for Formstack forms on a website?

Yes, consent is typically needed for data processing. Formstack is classified as functional because its embedded forms collect user-submitted data and may track interaction metrics like field focus time and form abandonment. Under GDPR, this data processing requires consent, especially when cookies are used for session management.

What data does an embedded Formstack form collect?

Formstack widgets render interactive forms that collect user-submitted data including text inputs, file uploads, and digital signatures. The scripts may track form interaction metrics such as field focus time, partial completions, and abandonment rates. Cookies or localStorage entries manage session state and prevent duplicate submissions.

How does ConsentStack handle Formstack embed scripts?

ConsentStack identifies Formstack's embedded form scripts and categorizes them as functional. Before functional consent is given, ConsentStack can block the form widget from loading. After consent, Formstack forms render normally to collect submissions and track interaction metrics for the site operator.

Related Vendors

Google Maps
Google Maps
Google Maps is the dominant web mapping service used for embedded maps and location features on websites. Scripts load interactive map tiles, geocoding, and Places API functionality through the Maps JavaScript API. May set cookies to remember map preferences and manage API quota.
Google Search
Google Search
Google Search appears on websites through the Programmable Search Engine, enabling custom site-specific search functionality. Scripts load the search widget from Google's servers to render search bars and display results within the host website. Sends search queries to Google's index and may set cookies for search personalization and query history.
Google
Google
Google is the dominant provider of web analytics, advertising, and infrastructure tools. Scripts like Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Ads, and reCAPTCHA collect behavioral data, manage tag firing, serve targeted ads, and detect bots. Sets persistent cookies to track users and correlate activity across sites.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a workplace communication and collaboration platform that can be embedded on websites for chat, meetings, and document sharing. Embedded widgets load from Microsoft's servers to enable real-time messaging, video calls, and file collaboration. Sets authentication and session cookies to verify participant identity and maintain connection state.
Apple Maps JS
Apple Maps JS
Apple Maps JS is Apple's JavaScript mapping framework for embedding interactive maps on websites. Scripts load map tiles, location pins, and routing data from Apple's MapKit servers to render navigable maps within web pages. Requires a MapKit JS token for authentication but does not set tracking cookies or collect behavioral analytics data.
Apple Business Chat
Apple Business Chat
Apple Business Chat enables direct customer messaging between websites and Apple's Messages app. Scripts load chat buttons and conversation interfaces that connect visitors to business support agents through iMessage. Sets minimal session cookies to maintain conversation context but does not track browsing behavior or collect analytics data.

Manage consent for Formstack

ConsentStack automatically detects and manages Formstack trackers so your site stays compliant with global privacy regulations.

Get started free