=== Cookied Cookie Consent ===
Contributors: billyisalive
Tags: cookie consent, gdpr, cookies, cookie banner, privacy
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: trunk
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

The cheapest global cookie consent solution. GDPR, CCPA, LGPD compliant cookie banner starting at just €9.99/year.

== Description ==

Cookied is the most affordable global cookie consent solution for WordPress. Get fully compliant cookie consent banners for GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and more.

**Features:**

* **Global Compliance** - Automatic region detection with rules for GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, APPI, and more
* **Ultra Lightweight** - Less than 10KB, non-blocking, won't slow down your site
* **Customizable** - Match your brand colors, fonts, and messaging
* **Script Blocking** - Block analytics/marketing scripts until consent is given
* **Responsive** - Beautiful on all devices with WCAG accessibility

**Pricing:**

* Basic: €9.99/year (1 website)
* Pro: €25/year (up to 3 websites, remove branding)
* Agency plans available for 10+ websites

**How It Works:**

1. Sign up at [cookied.io](https://cookied.io)
2. Add your website and get your API key
3. Install this plugin and enter your API key
4. Customize your banner in the Cookied dashboard
5. You're compliant!

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/cookied-consent`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Go to Settings → Cookied to configure the plugin
4. Enter your API key from the Cookied dashboard

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where do I get an API key? =

Sign up at [cookied.io](https://cookied.io) and add your website. Your API key will be displayed in the website settings.

= Is there a free plan? =

Plans start at just €9.99/year. We're already the most affordable solution on the market.

= Does this slow down my website? =

No! Our banner script is less than 10KB and loads asynchronously, so it won't affect your page load times.

= What regions are supported? =

We support all major privacy regulations including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), LGPD (Brazil), APPI (Japan), and more. The banner automatically adapts based on your visitor's location.

== Screenshots ==

1. Plugin settings page
2. Cookie banner on frontend
3. Customization options in Cookied dashboard

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Cookied Cookie Consent for WordPress.