=== Ecare SMS ===
Contributors: goecares
Tags: sms, woocommerce, automation, ecare, bulk sms
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Production-ready SMS automation plugin for WordPress and WooCommerce using Ecare SMS API.

== Description ==

Ecare SMS is a comprehensive SMS automation plugin that integrates seamlessly with WordPress and WooCommerce. Send transactional SMS notifications, bulk messages, and manage SMS campaigns with ease.

Features:

* Send single or bulk SMS messages
* WooCommerce integration for order notifications
* SMS logs and delivery tracking
* API connection testing and balance checking
* Secure API token encryption
* Customizable SMS templates with placeholders
* Support for CSV/XLSX file uploads for bulk sending
* Admin dashboard with statistics
* Debug mode for troubleshooting

WooCommerce Integration:

* Automatic SMS on order placement
* SMS notifications for order status changes
* Custom templates for different order statuses
* Customer phone number extraction from billing info

== External services ==

This plugin connects to the Ecare SMS API to send SMS messages.

Service: Ecare SMS API
URL: https://send.ecaresms.com/api/v3

Data sent:

* Phone numbers
* Message content
* API token

When data is sent:

* When sending SMS (single or bulk)

Purpose:

* To deliver SMS messages

Terms:
https://ecaresms.com/terms.html

Privacy:
https://ecaresms.com/privacy-policy.html

== Privacy ==

This plugin stores SMS logs (recipient, message, status, API response) and optional debug data if you enable logs/debug in plugin settings. You control these features from the plugin Settings page.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/ecare-sms` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to Ecare SMS > Settings to configure your API token and sender ID.
4. Test the connection and start sending SMS.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I get an API token? =

Sign up at https://ecaresms.com and get your API token from the developer section.

= Does it support international numbers? =

Yes, the plugin supports international phone numbers in E.164 format.

= Can I send SMS to multiple recipients? =

Yes, you can send bulk SMS by entering multiple numbers or uploading a CSV/XLSX file.

= Is WooCommerce required? =

No, but WooCommerce integration provides additional features for e-commerce sites.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Rebranded to fully free version (removed all Pro suffixes and licensing checks).
* Added SMS Scheduling UI in admin panel.
* Added WooCommerce Admin SMS Notifications on new orders.
* Added Recipient Group and User Role segmentation for Bulk SMS.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Core SMS functionality
* WooCommerce integration
* Admin interface
* API integration with Ecare SMS

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.1 =
Minor bug fixes, rebranding, and feature enhancements. Upgrade recommended.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. No upgrade needed.

== Support ==

For support, please contact:
* WhatsApp: +8801811699722
* Email: support@ecarehost.com
* Website: https://ecare.com.bd/