== Double Opt-In for Contact Form 7 & Avada – Secure, GDPR-Compliant Email Verification ==
Contributors: forge12
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MGZTVZH3L5L2G
Tags: contact form 7, double opt-in, avada, gdpr, email verification
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 3.1.2
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

**Protect your forms with GDPR-compliant Double Opt-In.**
Ensure valid emails, prevent fake signups, and stay compliant with Contact Form 7 and Avada.

== Description ==
**Double Opt-In** verifies every submitted email before it’s stored or used.
This ensures:
- Only valid email addresses are accepted.
- GDPR requirements are met with proper tracking.
- Your database stays clean and reliable.

Seamless integration with **Contact Form 7** and **Avada Forms**.
Enable Double Opt-In per form, customize confirmation emails, and manage data retention with ease.

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= Quick Start =
[Read the Quick Guide](https://www.forge12.com/blog/so-verwendest-du-das-double-opt-in-fuer-contact-form-7/)

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## Free Features
- Double Opt-In for Contact Form 7
- Double Opt-In for Avada Forms
- GDPR-ready data storage (Form ID, Email, Registration/Confirmation Date & IP)
- Automatic cleanup of unconfirmed entries
- Predefined templates or fully custom opt-in mails
- Custom confirmation page redirects
- Dynamic conditions (enable opt-in based on user input)
- Full mail customization

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## Pro Features
- Double Opt-In for Elementor Forms
- Double Opt-Out System (unique opt-out links per submission)
- CSV export of all opt-ins
- Automatic WordPress user creation after opt-in (with role assignment)
- Extended cleanup and export options
- Premium support

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== Privacy & Telemetry ==
Starting with version **3.1.0**, the Double Opt-In plugin includes **optional anonymous telemetry** (opt-out).
This helps us understand which features are used most, so we can improve usability and remove unused complexity.

**We never sell or share data.**
Telemetry is used **only for product improvement and maintenance**.

### Telemetry data collected:
- `plugin_slug`, `plugin_version`
- `snapshot_date`
- `settings_json` (anonymized plugin settings)
- `features_json` (enabled features)
- `created_at`, `first_seen`, `last_seen`
- `counters_json` (opt-in/opt-out events)
- `wp_version`, `php_version`, `locale`

### GDPR / DSGVO Compliance
- No personal data, no cookies, no user tracking.
- Basis: *Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO* (legitimate interest – plugin optimization).
- Telemetry is fully optional and can be disabled anytime in plugin settings.

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== Installation ==
1. Upload to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate via WordPress **Plugins** menu.
3. Edit your form and enable Double Opt-In.

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== Changelog ==

= 3.1.1 =
* Improved: Enhanced compatibility with major CAPTCHA plugins to ensure smoother user verification.

= 3.1.0 =
* New: Added optional anonymous telemetry (opt-out) to improve plugin performance and usability.
* Privacy: Documented all telemetry fields collected.
* Improved: Minor optimizations for compatibility and maintainability.
* Change: Removed frontend support link injection for improved transparency and compliance with WordPress guidelines.
* Improved: Branding is now shown only in the plugin settings (admin area).

= 3.0.72 =
* Improved: Increased compatibility between Free and Pro version
* Improved: Added support for Avada 7.12.2

= 3.0.70 =
* Fixed: Fixed a bug stopping the CF7 forms to attach uploaded files after opt-in confirmation

= 3.0.62 =
* New: Added hook `f12_cf7_doubleoptin_skip_option` to allow skipping opt-ins if required

= 3.0.60 =
* Fix: Fixed a bug causing Elementor to stop sending opt-in mails

= 3.0.51 =
* New: Avada Opt-In now leverages the Notification System for handling emails. The "Send to Email" action remains supported.

(Older versions trimmed – full changelog available on plugin site.)