=== 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: 7.1
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 3.5.5
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Cookie banner, cookie consent and cookie notice plugin for GDPR and CCPA. Auto cookie blocking, Consent Mode v2, policy pages and preference center.

== Description ==

CookieYes is a Google-certified CMP and cookie banner plugin with over 1 million active installations on WordPress.org and a 4.8-star rating from 3,200+ reviews.

Add a customizable cookie banner, popup, or notice in minutes, with automatic cookie blocking, Google Consent Mode v2, AI-powered cookie classification, and auto-generated policy pages to help you meet GDPR and CCPA cookie consent requirements. CookieYes helps you work toward compliance with the ePrivacy Directive, UK GDPR, DSGVO (DE) and PECR, LGPD (Brazil), PIPEDA and Law 25 (Canada/Quebec), POPIA (South Africa), nFADP (Switzerland), and US state laws including CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, and UCPA.

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== Why site owners choose CookieYes ==

- **Working banner on activation:** a consent banner appears immediately, no configuration needed.

- **Zero database bloat:** scanning, consent logs and processing run in the CookieYes cloud, so nothing weighs down your WordPress database or slows your site.

- **Free plan with core features included:** banner, auto-blocking, scanner, policy generators and consent logging.

== Features == 

**Consent Management**

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

- **Automatic Cookie Blocking:** Block non-essential cookies until users give explicit consent.

- **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 a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link for California residents.

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

- **Google Consent Mode v2 (Basic):** Pass consent signals to Google Analytics, Ads and Tag Manager automatically.

- **Microsoft UET Consent Mode:** Activate UET Consent Mode so tag behavior follows Microsoft’s EU consent requirements.

- **EU Data Storage:** Consent data is stored in EU-based data centers under a Data Processing Agreement.

**AI & Agent-Ready Compliance Tools**

- **AI Cookie Classification:** Automatically classify unknown cookies found during scans, keeping your cookie records, banner and Cookie Policy page accurate with less manual work.

- **CookieYes MCP Server:** Connect AI assistants to your CookieYes account via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Works with MCP-compatible clients including Claude, ChatGPT, VS Code and GitHub Copilot CLI. Check banner status, run cookie scans, review your configuration and update banner settings using natural language.

- **WP Consent API Integration:** Shares consent states with compatible plugins for consistent site-wide consent handling.

**Banner Customization**

- **Layout Options:** Choose top/bottom bar, or box 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.

- **WordPress Cookie Manager:** Add, edit, or delete cookies and define categories/descriptions.

**Integrations and Compatibility**

Works with WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, Contact Form 7, WPForms, WPML, Polylang and TranslatePress, alongside Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising (UET), Microsoft Clarity and Meta Pixel. Compatible with major caching plugins and optimized for PHP 8.

**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 meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility.

**Legal Policy Tools**

- **Policy Generators:** Create multilingual and auto-updating 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.

== Premium Features ==

Access the following features by subscribing to a premium plan 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, and so on).
&#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 & Layouts:** Adjust banner colors, fonts, and position to match your website design, with the option to use the Cookie Popup layout.
&#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 cookie consent? =
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU privacy law that protects personal data, known as DSGVO in German and RGPD in French and Spanish. Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, websites must obtain explicit consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies such as analytics and advertising cookies. A cookie notice, also called a cookie banner, tells visitors that your site uses cookies, explains why, and lets them accept or manage their cookie preferences.

= What is CCPA and what does it require? =
The CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act, expanded by CPRA) gives California residents control over their personal data. For websites this means informing users about data collection, offering an opt-out such as a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link, and handling user data securely. CookieYes also supports other US state privacy laws including VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA and UCPA.

= What does this cookie plugin do? =
CookieYes adds a cookie banner to your WordPress site, scans your site to find the cookies it sets, blocks non-essential cookies until visitors consent, logs consent for audits, and generates a Cookie Policy page. You can display your cookie list on any page using a shortcode.

= How do I add a cookie banner to WordPress? =
Install the CookieYes plugin (go to Plugins, then Add New, and search "CookieYes"), then activate it. A cookie consent banner appears on your site immediately. You can then customize the banner design and text, run a cookie scan, and generate a Cookie Policy page. No coding is required.

= Do I need a cookie consent banner on my website? =
If your website has visitors from the EU or EEA, the UK, Brazil, Canada, or US states such as California, and it sets non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, embedded video), laws like GDPR, PECR, LGPD and CCPA/CPRA require you to inform visitors and obtain or facilitate consent. Most WordPress sites set such cookies through their theme, plugins or analytics tools. Consult a legal professional about your specific obligations.

= How do I choose a cookie consent plugin for WordPress? =
Look for automatic cookie blocking before consent, a cookie scanner that finds what your site actually sets, Google Consent Mode v2 support, low performance impact, consent logging for audit records, multilingual cookie banner support, and regular updates. CookieYes includes all of these, with over 1 million active installations and a 4.8-star rating on WordPress.org.

= Is CookieYes free? What does the free plan include? =
Yes, there is a free plan. It includes a fully working cookie banner, automatic cookie blocking, the cookie scanner, Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy generators, consent logging, and Google Consent Mode v2. [See all plans and compare features](https://www.cookieyes.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_page&utm_content=l_1&ref=WPCY)

= Will a cookie banner slow down my website? =
CookieYes is built so it does not. Cookie scanning, consent logging and processing run in the CookieYes cloud rather than in your WordPress database, so your site is not carrying that work. The front-end cookie banner script is lightweight and adds no database queries on page load, and the plugin is compatible with major caching plugins.

= Does the plugin block cookies before consent? =
Yes. Non-essential cookies are blocked until a visitor gives explicit consent. Strictly necessary cookies are allowed by default so your site keeps working. Visitors can accept or reject cookies by category through the preference center.

= What is Google Consent Mode v2 and does CookieYes support it? =
Google Consent Mode v2 passes visitor consent signals to Google tags such as Google Analytics 4, Google Ads and Google Tag Manager, so measurement adapts to each visitor's choices. It is required for using Google advertising features with EEA and UK visitors. CookieYes supports Consent Mode v2 out of the box, and also supports Microsoft UET Consent Mode and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

= Does CookieYes work with WooCommerce, Elementor and page builders? =
Yes. CookieYes works with WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, Contact Form 7 and WPForms out of the box, and passes consent signals to Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising (UET), Microsoft Clarity and Meta Pixel. It also supports WPML, Polylang and TranslatePress for multilingual sites, works with major caching plugins, and is optimized for PHP 8.

= How does the cookie scanner work? =
The scanner crawls your site, finds the cookies it sets, and sorts them into categories such as necessary, analytics, advertising and functional. Unknown cookies are classified automatically using AI, so your cookie records, banner and Cookie Policy page stay accurate without manual research. Premium plans add scheduled scans and scanning behind login.

= Can I manage CookieYes with an AI assistant? =
Yes. The CookieYes MCP (Model Context Protocol) server connects AI assistants like Claude to your CookieYes account, so you can check banner status, run a cookie scan, review your configuration and update banner settings in natural language.

= What support does CookieYes offer? =
Free users get support through the WordPress.org support forum, where the CookieYes team actively resolves threads, along with a searchable knowledge base and documentation. Premium plans include priority support.

= Can I customize the cookie banner? =
Yes. Change the layout (top bar, bottom bar, box or cookie popup), edit every word of the cookie notice including button labels, and set the position. The banner is mobile responsive. Premium plans add custom colors and fonts, a custom logo, custom CSS, and removal of the "Powered by CookieYes" branding.

= Does this plugin stop all cookies from being stored? =
It blocks cookies based on the categories a visitor consents to. If another plugin sets cookies outside of CookieYes, we cannot control or guarantee that behavior. Forcing every cookie to block could break your site, so the plugin balances consent management with usability.

= Does CookieYes guarantee that I comply with GDPR? =
No plugin can guarantee compliance. CookieYes helps you meet the cookie consent requirements of major privacy laws, but you need to assess how your own site uses cookies and configure the plugin correctly. For specialist legal advice, consult a lawyer.

= Can I export consent records for audits? =
Yes. The consent log records visitor consent and cookie preferences, and you can export it in CSV format for audits and compliance records.

= Can the plugin generate a cookie policy? =
Yes. A built-in generator creates Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy pages from your own scan results, so the policy reflects the cookies your site actually sets. The pages update automatically as your cookies change.

= Does CookieYes support multilingual websites? =
Yes. The cookie banner translates automatically into 40+ languages based on the visitor's browser. CookieYes also works with WPML, Polylang and TranslatePress for multilingual WordPress sites.

= Is CookieYes suitable for large websites, multisite or agencies? =
Yes. CookieYes includes subdomain consent sharing, multi-user roles and permissions, scheduled scans and scanning behind login, which suit large and enterprise sites. Agencies can also join the CookieYes partner program.

= Does CookieYes integrate with WP Consent API? =
Yes. CookieYes integrates with the [WP Consent API](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-consent-api), sharing consent states with other compatible plugins so consent is handled consistently across your site.

= What is a CMP? =
A CMP (Consent Management Platform) collects, manages and stores visitor consent for cookies and tracking. CookieYes is a CMP built for WordPress, covering the cookie banner, cookie scanning, consent records and policy pages in one plugin.

= The cookie banner does not appear on my site. What should I do? =
Please report the issue on the support forum and include your website URL, your WordPress version (bottom right corner of the dashboard), the browser where the issue happens, and a description of the problem. The more detail 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 banner on the user end
2. Cookie preference center
3. CookieYes admin panel
4. Cookie banner settings
5. Manage cookies
6. Add new cookie
7. Banner language settings
8. Google Consent Mode v2 settings
9. Policy generators

== Changelog ==

= 3.5.5 =

[Compatibility] - Tested OK with WordPress version 7.1
[Fix] - Translation issue in the plugin.

= 3.5.4 =

[Enhancement] - Updated button colors in the banner themes.
[Fix] - Minor bugs and security fixes.

= 3.5.3 =

[Fix] - Restricted promotional banner visibility to admin users.

= 3.5.2 =

[Fix] - Mixed content warning on standalone banner after migrating site to HTTPS.

= 3.5.1 =

[Add] - Agency Program banner for standalone WordPress plugin users with GDPR Anniversary offer.
[Fix] - Alignment issue with the 'Connect to CookieYes web app' button on the plugins page.

= 3.5.0 =

[Enhancement] - Rebuilt the admin interface with React for a faster, more reliable experience.
[Fix] - Minor bugs and UI improvements.
[Fix] - Security improvements.
[Add] - "Become a Partner" menu in the header to join the Agency or Affiliate partner program.

= 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 ==

= 3.5.5 =

[Compatibility] - Tested OK with WordPress version 7.1
[Fix] - Translation issue in the plugin.
