=== CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent (Easy to setup GDPR/CCPA Compliant Cookie Notice) ===
Contributors: webtoffee, cookieyesdev
Donate link: https://www.cookieyes.com/ 
Tags: cookie consent, cookie banner, cookie notice, gdpr, ccpa
Requires at least: 5.0.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 3.4.2
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Cookie banner plugin and CMP for GDPR cookie consent and CCPA cookie compliance. Easily set up cookie consent banner, cookie notice, and policy pages.

== Description ==

CookieYes is a Consent Management Platform (CMP) and the leading WordPress cookie plugin for cookie consent and cookie compliance. Add a cookie banner, cookie popup, or cookie notice to your site for GDPR cookie consent and CCPA cookie compliance. Also supports ePrivacy Directive, UK GDPR & PECR, LGPD (Brazil), PIPEDA (Canada), POPIA (South Africa) and other global laws.

The plugin offers a customizable cookie banner that blocks non-essential scripts until consent is given and generates a tailored Cookie Policy page.

== Features == 

**Consent Management**

- **Cookie Consent Banner:** Show a cookie banner with Accept/Reject options for GDPR cookie consent and CCPA cookie compliance.

- **Automatic Cookie Blocking:** Block non-essential cookies until users give explicit consent for cookie compliance in WordPress.

- **Preference Center:** Let users manage cookie preferences by category (analytics, marketing, etc.).

- **Revisit Consent Button:** Floating button for updating consent choices anytime.

- **CCPA/CPRA Opt-Out:** Add “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link for California residents to meet CCPA cookie requirements.

- **Consent Logging:** Record and export user consent in CSV for audits.

- **Google Consent Mode v2:** Integrate with Google Consent Mode for ad tracking and compliance.

- **Microsoft UET Consent Mode:** Activate UET Consent Mode to ensure tag behavior complies with Microsoft’s EU consent requirements in a Microsoft consent plugin setup.

- **GDPR Compliant Data Storage:** Store data in EU-based, GDPR-compliant data centers per Data Processing Agreement.

**Banner Customization**

- **Layout Options:** Choose top/bottom bar, box, or cookie popup layouts for your WordPress cookie banner.

- **Reload page on consent action:** Automatically reload the page when users click “Accept All” or “Reject All”.

**Cookie Scanner & Management**

- **Automatic Scanning:** One-click scan to detect and categorize cookies on your site.

- **Manual Cookie Management:** Add, edit, or delete cookies and define categories/descriptions with the WordPress cookie manager.

**Multilingual & Accessibility**

- **Auto-Translation:** Translate the banner into 40+ languages based on browser settings.

- **Multilingual Compatibility:** Works with WPML and Polylang for multilingual sites.

- **Accessibility:** The banner is WCAG/ADA compliant for accessibility.

**Legal Policy Tools**

- **Policy Generators:** Create WordPress Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy pages tailored to your data practices.

**Web App Integration**

- **Centralized Management:** Connect to the CookieYes Web App for advanced features, remote management, and centralized control of scans, policies, and settings.

Here’s how you can integrate CookieYes WordPress cookie plugin with our web app for enhanced features:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2iYti4aZ8

== Premium Features ==

Access the following features by subscribing to a premium plan (Basic, Pro, or Ultimate) on the CookieYes web app account. [See all features and compare plans](https://www.cookieyes.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_page&utm_content=l_1&ref=WPCY)

**Advanced Consent Management**

&#9989; **Geo-Targeting:** Show region-specific banners (e.g., GDPR banner for EU, CCPA banner for California).
&#9989; **IAB TCF v2.3 framework:** Full support for the Transparency and Consent Framework for publishers and advertisers.
&#9989; **Google's Additional Consent Mode:** Manage consent for Google’s Ad Tech Providers outside the IAB GVL.

**Enhanced Banner Customization**

&#9989; **Customizable Styles:** Adjust banner colors, fonts, and position to match your website design.
&#9989; **Page-Specific Controls:** Disable the banner on specific pages (e.g., login, checkout).
&#9989; **Custom CSS:** Custom CSS for advanced design customization.
&#9989; **Custom Logo:** Add your brand’s logo to the cookie banner.
&#9989; **Remove Branding:** Remove the “Powered by CookieYes” branding for a fully customized banner.

**Extended Cookie Management**

&#9989; **Increased pageviews limit:** Extend pageviews from 5,000 up to unlimited.
&#9989; **Increased Scan Limits:** Scan up to 8,000 pages for a full cookie audit.
&#9989; **Scheduled Scans:** Automate recurring scans to keep cookie data updated.
&#9989; **Scan Behind Login:** Detect cookies on protected, login-only pages.

**Subdomain & Multi-User Support**

&#9989; **Subdomain Consent Sharing:** Apply consent settings across multiple subdomains.
&#9989; **Multi-User Management:** Control roles and permissions within the CookieYes Web App.

**Enhanced Security & Compliance**

&#9989; **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):** Add an extra security layer to your CookieYes account.
&#9989; **Global Privacy Control (GPC):** Respect GPC signals automatically for global compliance.

= Connection to app.cookieyes.com & feedback.cookieyes.com =

This plugin connects your site to app.cookieyes.com to enable features such as cookie scanning, syncing settings with your CookieYes account, and showing scan results and consent data in the dashboard. It also connects to feedback.cookieyes.com for collecting feedback when the plugin is deactivated. See our [Privacy Policy](https://www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy/) and [Terms & Conditions](https://www.cookieyes.com/terms-and-conditions/) for details on data collection and usage.

== The CookieYes GDPR Cookie Consent Plugin Uses The Following Cookie Only ==

- "cookieyes-consent" – CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users' consent preferences so that their preferences are respected on their subsequent visits to this site. It does not collect or store any personal information of the site visitors.

== Setup Guide ==

Our [WordPress cookie plugin user guide](https://www.cookieyes.com/documentation/install-cookieyes-wordpress-plugin/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_page&utm_content=l_1&ref=WPCY "Installation and Setup guide") will help you set up the plugin on your website.

== Useful links ==

[CookieYes support](https://www.cookieyes.com/support/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_page&utm_content=l_1&ref=WPCY)
[Plugin FAQ](https://www.cookieyes.com/documentation/wordpress-plugin-faq/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_page&utm_content=l_1&ref=WPCY)

== Additional Resources ==

[CookieYes Knowledge base](https://www.cookieyes.com/knowledge-base/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_page&utm_content=l_1&ref=WPCY)
[GDPR cookie consent](https://cookieyes.com/blog/gdpr-cookie-consent/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_page&utm_content=l_1&ref=WPCY)
[Cookie Law](https://cookieyes.com/blog/cookie-law/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_page&utm_content=l_1&ref=WPCY)
[Cookie banner guide](https://www.cookieyes.com/blog/cookie-banner/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_page&utm_content=l_1&ref=WPCY)
[Translate CookieYes](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/cookie-law-info)

== Legal & Compliance ==

[Privacy Policy](https://www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy)
[Data Processing Agreement](https://www.cookieyes.com/dpa)

= NOTE: INSTALLING THIS PLUGIN ALONE DOES NOT MAKE YOUR SITE GDPR AND CCPA COMPLIANT. SINCE EACH SITE USES DIFFERENT COOKIES, YOU NEED TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE NECESSARY CONFIGURATIONS IN PLACE WITH A SUPPORTING COOKIE NOTICE. = 

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is GDPR? =
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU privacy law that protects personal data and regulates how organizations handle it. It is also referred to as DSGVO (DatenSchutz-Grundverordnung) in German.

= What is CCPA? =
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act). It gives residents more control over personal data, requiring transparency, opt-out options, and secure handling.

= What is GDPR cookie consent? =
Under GDPR, sites must get explicit consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies (analytics, ads). This is called GDPR cookie consent.

= What is CCPA compliance? =
CCPA compliance means meeting the law’s privacy requirements, including informing users about data collection, offering opt-out mechanisms like “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information,” and ensuring secure processing of user data for CCPA cookie compliance.

= What is a GDPR plugin and why do I need one for WordPress? =
A GDPR plugin manages cookie consent, blocks cookies until consent, and generates cookie/privacy policies. CookieYes’s GDPR WordPress plugin automates these tasks for WordPress.

= What does this plugin do? =
CookieYes adds a cookie banner to your site, informs visitors about your cookie policy, and helps you log and manage consent. It also lets you list cookies on your policy page using a shortcode (or HTML if connected to the Web App).

= Can I use CookieYes for both GDPR and CCPA compliance? =
Yes. CookieYes supports both GDPR and CCPA/CPRA compliance, including GDPR cookie consent and  CCPA cookie consent features. You can add banners and CCPA opt-out links.

= What is a cookie notice? =
A cookie notice (or cookie banner) tells visitors a site uses cookies, why they’re used, and how they impact privacy. It gives options to accept or manage preferences, ensuring GDPR and CCPA compliance.

= Can I customize the cookie notice using CookieYes? =
Yes. Adjust banner text, layout, style, and position. Premium plans allow logo upload and branding removal.

= Does the plugin block cookies before consent? =
Yes. Non-essential cookies are blocked until explicit consent; essential cookies run by default.

= Do visitors have to accept or refuse cookies to use a website? =
No. Only essential cookies load by default. Users may accept or reject other cookie categories.

= Does this plugin stop all cookies from being stored? =
It blocks cookies based on category consent. However, if another plugin places cookies outside of CookieYes, we cannot control or guarantee those behaviors. Blocking everything forcefully could break your site, so this plugin aims to balance compliance with usability.

= How does CookieYes help with cookie compliance? =
It scans and categorizes cookies, provides banners and preference centers, and logs/export consent data for audits.

= Is CookieYes a reliable cookie consent tool for GDPR compliance? =
Yes. Used by 1.5M+ sites, CookieYes supports GDPR cookie compliance, automatic blocking, policy generation, and consent logging.

= Can I export or log user consent as per GDPR requirements? =
Yes. You can export logs of user consent and cookie preferences in CSV format. This helps with audits and fulfilling compliance obligations.

= Can the plugin help me generate a GDPR-compliant cookie policy? =
Yes. Built-in generator creates Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy pages from scan results.

= Does CookieYes support multilingual websites? =
Yes. CookieYes automatically translates the banner into over 30 languages based on the visitor’s browser. It also supports WPML and Polylang for multilingual WordPress setups.

= Do I still need a privacy policy if I use CookieYes? =
Yes. A privacy policy is legally required. CookieYes helps you generate one, but you must ensure that it accurately reflects your site’s data practices.

= Is CookieYes suitable for large websites or agencies? =
Yes. CookieYes includes features like subdomain consent sharing, multi-user management, and scheduled cookie scans. It also supports login-protected page scanning, which makes it a good fit for large and enterprise-level sites.

= Does CookieYes integrate with WP Consent API? =
Yes, CookieYes integrates with [WP Consent API](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-consent-api), allowing it to share user consent states with compatible plugins and improve compliance consistency.

= What is a CMP? =
A CMP (Consent Management Platform) is a tool that helps websites collect, manage, and store user consent for cookies and tracking. CookieYes is a CMP that simplifies GDPR cookie consent and CCPA cookie compliance for WordPress sites.

= The cookie notice header does not work on my browser. What should I do? =
Please report the issue on the support forum. Include:
* Your website URL
* WordPress version (bottom right corner of your dashboard)
* The browser where the issue occurs (e.g., Chrome, Firefox)
* A brief description of the problem
The more details you share, the faster we can help.

== Installation ==

= Automatic installation =

- Go to **Plugins** from your WordPress dashboard and select **Add New Plugin**.

- Search for “CookieYes” and **Install Now**.

- Click **Activate** to enable the plugin.

= Manual installation =

- Download the CookieYes plugin zip file from the WordPress.org page.

- Go to **Plugins** from your WordPress dashboard and select **Add New Plugin**.

- Click **Upload Plugin** and choose the downloaded zip file.

- Click **Install Now** and after installation, click **Activate Plugin**.

Alternatively, you can upload the zip using the FTP application. Extract the zip file and upload the folder to your **/wp-content/plugins/** directory. Once uploaded, activate the plugin from your WordPress dashboard.

= To connect the plugin to the CookieYes web app: =

**_(Please note that the Web App integration is optional. You can still use the plugin without connecting it to the app.)_**

- After activating the plugin, click **CookieYes** on your WordPress dashboard menu.

- Click **Connect to a new account**. You will be prompted to sign up for a new account after you choose the required plan. Or, if you already have an existing account, click Connect to an existing account to log in.

= Plugin updates =

Every time we update the plugin, you will see a notification on the installed plugins page. You can directly update the plugin from the WordPress dashboard. We recommend keeping the plugin updated to avail new functionalities and security features.

== Screenshots ==

1. Cookie consent banner on the user-end
2. Cookie preference center on the user-end
3. CookieYes GDPR cookie consent WordPress plugin - Admin panel
4. Cookie banner settings for cookie compliance
5. Manage cookies for cookie compliance
6. Add new cookie
7. Languages for cookie banner auto-translation
8. Edit cookie banner content in multiple languages
9. Privacy policy generator and cookie policy generator

== Changelog ==

= 3.4.2 =

[Compatibility] Updated WordPress compatibility to 7.0

= 3.4.1 =

[Add] - Opt-Out Confirmation in US State Laws banner
[Fix] - Minor bugs and security fixes.
[Compatibility] - Tested OK with WordPress version 7

= Earlier versions =
For the changelog of earlier versions, please refer to the [changelog.txt](https://github.com/cookieyeshq/cookie-law-info/blob/main/changelog.txt).

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 3.4.2 =

[Compatibility] Updated WordPress compatibility to 7.0