=== UniConsent Cookie Consent CMP - Consent Manager ===
Version: 1.7.0
Contributors: uniconsent
Tags: cmp, cookie banner, cookie consent, iab, cookie
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.7.0
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Leading Consent Management Platform for IAB TCF, GPP, GDPR, POPIA, CCPA, COPPA, and LGPD Compliance.

== Description ==

[UniConsent](https://www.uniconsent.com/) is a leading Consent Management Platform (CMP) that helps websites comply with global privacy regulations including [GDPR](https://www.uniconsent.com/gdpr), [CCPA/CPRA](https://www.uniconsent.com/ccpa), COPPA, [LGPD](https://www.uniconsent.com/lgpd), PIPL, POPIA, and [PDPA](https://www.uniconsent.com/pdpa).

= Certifications =

* **Certified EU IAB TCF 2.3 CMP**
* **Certified Canada IAB TCF CMP**
* **Certified Google Consent Mode CMP (Gold Tier)**

= Features =

* 11 banner styles with visual preview — Bottom Sheet, Floating Card, Dark Compact, Popup, and more
* Google Consent Mode v2
* Microsoft UET and Bing Ads Consent Mode
* IAB GPP 1.1 consent signals
* EU IAB TCF 2.3, TCF Canada, CCPA USP, and US state consent signals
* Privacy badge toggle
* GEO targeting — show consent banners only to visitors in specific regions
* 52+ languages support
* WP Consent API compatible
* Works with Google Ad Manager, Google AdX, Google AdSense, Prebid.js, Amazon APS, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Pixel, and more

= How It Works =

Install and activate the plugin, choose your banner style, enable GDPR and/or CCPA compliance, and save. The consent banner appears on your site automatically — no coding required.

For advanced features such as custom CSS, consent analytics, cookie scanning, and consent logging, register for a free license key at [uniconsent.com](https://www.uniconsent.com/).

Keep updated on [Data Privacy Regtech News](https://www.uniconsent.com/blog).

== Installation ==

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

1. Upload `uniconsent-cmp` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to the UniConsent admin page and configure your settings: enter your license key or change the configurations.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is GDPR? =

Most companies who do any business in the EU are aware of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect on May 25, 2018. 

Organizations found in non-compliance will face heavy fines: €20 million or 4 percent of global revenue/turnover per infraction. This could mean millions, or even billions of dollars in fines for large companies.

The GDPR applies to any business, whether or not it is based in the EU, that processes the personal data of EU citizens.

= What is GDPR Consent and CMP?

Consent should be given by a clear affirmative act establishing a freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her, such as by a written statement, including by electronic means, or an oral statement. This could include ticking a box when visiting an internet website, choosing technical settings for information society services or another statement or conduct which clearly indicates in this context the data subject's acceptance of the proposed processing of his or her personal data. 

CMP is the technical infrastructure a business uses to collect and store what data customers have consented to be used and for what. 

= Is UniConsent an IAB EU approved CMP?

Yes, UniConsent is an IAB approved Consent Management Provider.

NOTICE: ACTIVATING THIS PLUGIN DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU FULLY COMPLY WITH GDPR. PLEASE CONTACT A GDPR CONSULTANT OR LAW FIRM TO ASSESS NECESSARY MEASURES.

= How does UniConsent, or a Consent Management Provider (CMP) solution work? =

UniConsent, or any other IAB approved Consent Management Provider (CMP), provides publishers and advertisers with a mechanism to obtain consent, and then control which third-party vendors can request consent to track users of their websites and apps.

= What is the difference between UniConsent and the other CMP?

* 11 banner styles with visual preview cards
* GEO targeting — show consent banners only in specific regions
* Certified IAB TCF 2.3 and Google Consent Mode CMP
* Support IAB vendors, Google GAM vendors, and custom vendors
* Google Consent Mode v2 and Microsoft UET Consent Mode
* 52+ languages
* High opt-in rate with minimal impact on ad revenue
* Cookie ePrivacy consent support

= Is this CMP solution free?

Yes, the WordPress plugin works without a license key with all core features including IAB TCF 2.3, Google Consent Mode v2, 11 banner styles, and 52+ languages. Register for a free license key at [uniconsent.com](https://www.uniconsent.com/) to unlock advanced features such as custom CSS, consent analytics, cookie scanning, and consent logging.

= Do you offer a premium plan?

Yes. Premium plans include:

* Custom banner text, translations, and CSS styling
* Consent rate analytics dashboard
* Website cookie discovery and disclosure
* JavaScript and cookie blocking
* ConsentDB consent logging
* First-party CMP domain
* Priority support

Please check: [UniConsent Consent Manager](https://www.uniconsent.com)

== Screenshots ==

1. UniConsent - stage one: Initial popup screen.
2. UniConsent - stage two: purpose consent screen.
3. UniConsent - stage three: IAB TCF vendor consent screen.
4. UniConsent - stage four: Custom vendor consent screen.
5. UniConsent - stage five: Cookies list screen.
6. UniConsent - stage six: Initial bar screen.

== Changelog ==

= 1.7.0 =
* 11 visual banner styles with preview cards
* Option to show or hide privacy badge
* 52+ languages support

= 1.6.4 =
* Improve UI

= 1.6.1 =
* Improvement

= 1.6.0 =
* WP Consent API Support

= 1.5.7 =
* Fix warning for PHP 8.2+

= 1.5.6 =
* Microsoft UET Consent Mode
* Google Consent Mode 2.0
* IAB GPP 1.1 compliance

= 1.5.5 =
* Optimize and improvements

= 1.5.3 =
* Improve Google Consent Mode

= 1.5.2 =
* Improve Consent Mode and support 40 languages

= 1.5.1 =
* Improve GPP API

= 1.5.0 =
* Improve Google Consent mode V2 default status

= 1.4.9 =
* Improve GPP consent performance
* Improve Google Consent mode v2

= 1.4.8 =
* Improve consent mode
* Improve tag loading

= 1.4.7 =
* IAB GPP 1.1 support

= 1.4.6 =
* IAB TCF 2.2 support

= 1.4.5 =
* Security enhancement and fixes

= 1.4.2 =
* GPP consent signals
* TCF Canada consent signals

= 1.3.11 =
* Optimise consent rate performance.

= 1.3.11 =
* Optimise performance, updated for IAB TCF changes.

= 1.3.8 =
* Support simple mode and performance update.

= 1.3.1 =
* Support more languages.

= 1.3.0 =
* Added IAB TCF 1.1 notice.

= 1.2.12 =
* Enable IAB TCF 2.0.

= 1.2.11 =
* Google Ad Manager Consent support.

= 1.2.10 =
* Performance update.

= 1.2.8 =
* UniConsent v2 added.

= 1.2.5 =
* CCPA added.

= 1.2.4 =
* Bug fixed.

= 1.2.0 =
* Performance improvement.

= 1.1.29 =
* Bug fixed.

= 1.1.27 =
* Dutch language support added.

= 1.1.26 =
* Load thrid party tags and GTM.

= 1.1.25 =
* Optimise the performance

= 1.1.22 =
* License key support

= 1.1.13 =
* Test for wordpress 5.0

= 1.1.12 =
* Bug fixed.

= 1.1.10 =
* Update readme.

= 1.1.7 =
* Updated version.

= 1.1.6 =
* Updated.

= 1.1.4 =
* Logo added for consent.

= 1.1.3 =
* 100K users free.

= 1.1.0 =
* Performance upgraded.

= 1.0.9 =
* Optimised js tag.

= 1.0.8 =
* Updated stub.

= 1.0.6 = 
* Multiple languages supported.

= 1.0.4 = 
* Bar or popup Box style choice added.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial Plugin Release