diff --git a/dolly/commands.py b/dolly/commands.py
index 8cbf09a..c040639 100644
--- a/dolly/commands.py
+++ b/dolly/commands.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import discord
 from discord import app_commands
 from .database import add_project, get_project_id, get_project_name, add_task_to_project, update_task, list_projects, list_tasks_for_project, remove_task, remove_project
+from .consent import check_user_consent, store_user_consent, revoke_user_consent
 from datetime import datetime
 import logging
 
@@ -108,8 +109,23 @@ class TaskCommands(app_commands.Group):
             await interaction.response.send_message("Failed to remove the task.", ephemeral=True)
             logger.error(f"Error in remove_task_command: {e}")
 
+class ConsentCommands(app_commands.Group):
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__(name="consent", description="Manage data consent settings.")
+
+    @app_commands.command(name="opt-in", description="Opt-in to data storage and use the bot.")
+    async def opt_in(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):
+        await store_user_consent(interaction.user.id)
+        await interaction.response.send_message("You have opted in to data storage. You can now use the bot.", ephemeral=True)
+
+    @app_commands.command(name="opt-out", description="Opt-out of data storage and stop using the bot.")
+    async def opt_out(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):
+        await revoke_user_consent(interaction.user.id)
+        await interaction.response.send_message("You have opted out of data storage. You will no longer be able to use the bot.", ephemeral=True)
+
 class DollyTracker(app_commands.Group, name="dolly", description="Dolly the Project Tracker."):
     def __init__(self):
         super().__init__()
         self.add_command(ProjectCommands())
-        self.add_command(TaskCommands())
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+        self.add_command(TaskCommands())
+        self.add_command(ConsentCommands())
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diff --git a/dolly/consent.py b/dolly/consent.py
index 2cf99bb..3cd98c5 100644
--- a/dolly/consent.py
+++ b/dolly/consent.py
@@ -12,22 +12,27 @@ class ConsentView(View):
     @discord.ui.button(label="Consent to Data Storage", style=discord.ButtonStyle.green)
     async def confirm(self, interaction: discord.Interaction, button: Button):
         self.value = True
-        await interaction.response.send_message("Thank you for consenting to data storage!", ephemeral=True)
+        await store_user_consent(interaction.user.id)
+        await interaction.response.edit_message(content="Thank you for consenting to data storage!", view=None)
         self.stop()
 
-    @discord.ui.button(label="Decline", style=discord.ButtonStyle.grey)
+    @discord.ui.button(label="Decline Data Storage", style=discord.ButtonStyle.grey)
     async def cancel(self, interaction: discord.Interaction, button: Button):
         self.value = False
-        await interaction.response.send_message("You have declined data storage. You cannot use this bot without consenting.", ephemeral=True)
+        await interaction.response.edit_message(content="You have declined data storage. You cannot use this bot without consenting.", view=None)
         self.stop()
 
 
 async def check_user_consent(user_id):
-    """Check if the user has given consent to data storage."""
+    """Check if the user has given consent to data storage, default to True."""
     async with aiosqlite.connect(DATABASE) as db:
         cursor = await db.execute("SELECT consent_given FROM user_consents WHERE user_id = ?", (user_id,))
         result = await cursor.fetchone()
-        return result[0] if result else False
+        if result is None:
+            # Assume consent given if no record exists
+            return True
+        return result[0]
+
 
 async def store_user_consent(user_id):
     """Store the user's consent to data storage."""
@@ -35,3 +40,8 @@ async def store_user_consent(user_id):
         await db.execute("INSERT OR REPLACE INTO user_consents (user_id, consent_given) VALUES (?, TRUE)", (user_id,))
         await db.commit()
 
+async def revoke_user_consent(user_id):
+    """Revoke the user's consent to data storage."""
+    async with aiosqlite.connect(DATABASE) as db:
+        await db.execute("UPDATE user_consents SET consent_given = FALSE WHERE user_id = ?", (user_id,))
+        await db.commit()
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diff --git a/dolly/dolly.py b/dolly/dolly.py
index d9044f8..63289d9 100644
--- a/dolly/dolly.py
+++ b/dolly/dolly.py
@@ -33,7 +33,13 @@ class Dolly(discord.Client):
 
     async def on_interaction(self, interaction: discord.Interaction):
         if interaction.type == discord.InteractionType.application_command:
+            # Check if the command is about managing consent, which should be allowed regardless
+            if interaction.command.name in ['opt-in', 'opt-out']:
+                return  # Let these commands process normally
+            
+            # Check user consent
             if not await check_user_consent(interaction.user.id):
+                # Present the consent view if no consent is recorded
                 view = ConsentView()
                 await interaction.response.send_message(
                     "By using this bot, you consent to the storage of your data necessary for functionality. Please confirm your consent.",
@@ -41,9 +47,7 @@ class Dolly(discord.Client):
                     ephemeral=True
                 )
                 await view.wait()
-                if view.value:
-                    await store_user_consent(interaction.user.id)
-                else:
-                    # Optionally, handle the case where the user declines consent
+                if not view.value:
+                    # If after the view they still haven't consented, halt further processing
                     await interaction.followup.send("You must consent to data storage to use this bot.", ephemeral=True)
                     return  # Stop processing if they do not consent