=== Cookie Information – Cookie Banner with Consent Mode v2 === Contributors: cookieinformation, piotrpress Tags: cookies, gdpr, consent, Cookie Information, ePrivacy Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.6.2 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 2.0.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Easily set up Google Consent Mode and custom cookie banners to comply with GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA. Collect consent and build trust with your customers. == Description == A privacy-friendly cookie banner is an essential element of a comprehensive consent management platform (CMP). It lets your visitors control their personal data and helps you build trust with them. This feature is a part of Cookie Information Consent Management Platform. Cookie Information Consent Management Platform makes it easier for you to comply with privacy regulations worldwide, such as GDPR in the EU, CCPA in the US, and more. Easily integrate with Google Tag Manager, Google Ads and Google Consent Mode to collect, analyze and activate data for effective marketing campaigns. Manage your consent settings and privacy policy, turn on IAB TCF v2 and video autoblocking. You can try it for free for 14 days. [Start with a trial](https://cookieinformation.com/registration)👈🏽 == Features == **🏄‍♀️ Automatic cookie scanning** Scan your websites automatically to detect cookies. Classify them correctly to get the right consent for the right cookies. **✋🏽 Cookie blocking by design** Block first-party cookies and trackers before the consent is given. **🫙🍪 Automated cookie policy** You will get a dynamic cookie policy, updated automatically, in sync with the cookie scans. Your visitors can access the cookie policy on the cookie banner and, for example, the website’s footer. The cookie policy feature enables you to deliver total transparency to your visitors. **👩🏽‍🎨 Customization** Choose a banner template, add your logo and match your brand colors to ensure an on-brand experience with your cookie banner. **🏆 Integration with Google Consent Mode** Use Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure Google services get the consent they need. With Google Consent Mode v2 and a cookie banner, you can work with Google Ads, remarketing, and automated bidding strategies. [Learn more](https://cookieinformation.com/resources/integrations-and-plugins/google-consent-mode-v2/). **👩🏼‍⚖️ Compliance with privacy laws and frameworks** Cookie Information’s cookie banner lets you comply with the most robust data privacy regulations worldwide, such as GDPR in the EU, CCPA in the US, and more. Block cookies until users accept them, giving users granular options for different consent categories. **✅ Secure data storage** Store consents securely in our EU-based servers. **🪃 Consent widget** Make it easy for website visitors to accept, withdraw or update their consent choices, with a user-friendly cookie widget you can use on your website. **🌍 Support for 44 languages** Display the cookie banner and policy to users around the globe in any of the 44 available languages. **✅ Google Gold Partner** Cookie Information is a Google-certified Gold Partner for consent management platforms. With Cookie Information platform, you can serve ads to users in the European Economic Area, the European Union, and the UK. Cookie Information's Consent Management Platform has been assessed and certified by Google, meeting the IAB's Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) standards. == Support and updates == Our dedicated in-house team provides ongoing support and updates to the Cookie Information WordPress plugin. If you have questions or need support with the cookie banner, visit our [Support Center](https://support.cookieinformation.com/en/) or contact us via our [website](https://cookieinformation.com/contact-us/). == About Cookie Information == Cookie Information builds software-based data protection products and our Consent Management Platform is the number one privacy solution in Northern Europe. We’ve become one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies globally, doubling our customer base each year. In April 2022, the Danish Family Office Kirk Kapital purchased 40% of Cookie Information. In 2023, Cookie Information acquired Piwik PRO, and we are now even better positioned to help clients thrive in a digital ecosystem that puts privacy first. [Read the full story about Cookie Information here.](https://cookieinformation.com/about-us/)👈🏽 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cookie-information-consent-solution/)👈🏽 == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is the Cookie Information Consent Management Platform free? = The platform is free to try for 14 days. You get full access to explore the full functionality of the product and customize it to your brand. After the trial period, you can choose a subscription plan that fits your needs. To get more details, visit our pricing page [here](https://cookieinformation.com/pricing/). = How flexible is the cookie banner design? = You can start with a verified template and easily customize it to match your brand's colors, fonts, and unique tone of voice. = Does it comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations? = Yes, Cookie Information consent banner templates comply with the tightest data privacy regulations, so you can ensure cookies are blocked until consent is given. The banner also gives users granular consent options to accept, withdraw or update consent. = How to set up Google Consent Mode v2? = To set up Google Consent Mode v2, follow the instructions [here](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cookie-information-consent-solution/#installation). [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cookie-information-consent-solution/) == Installation == = From your WordPress Dashboard = 1. Go to **Plugins > Add New**. 2. Search for **Cookie Information**. 3. Click **Install now**. 4. Click **Activate**. = From WordPress.org = 1. Download **Cookie Information** plugin. 2. Unzip and upload the **Cookie Information** plugin to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory using ftp, sftp, scp or other method. 3. In your WordPress admin panel, go to **Plugins**. 4. Look for the **Cookie Information** plugin and click **Activate**. == Changelog == = 2.0.0 = **Release date: 20.09.2024** * A completely revamped version of the plugin, rewritten from scratch to improve performance and functionality.