=== Page Cache & Visibility Manager for Fastest Cache ===
Contributors: faseehsyed
Donate link: https://syedfaseeh.com
Tags: cache, fastest cache, visibility, hide page, exclude cache
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Select specific pages to exclude from Fastest Cache and/or hide from non-staff users with a simple settings page.

== Description ==

This plugin provides simple but powerful controls to manage caching and visibility on a per-page basis:

* **Exclude from cache** – Prevent Fastest Cache from caching selected pages.  
* **Hide from customers** – Make selected pages invisible to unauthorised users (returns a discreet 404).  
* **Menu auto-cleanup** – Removes hidden pages from navigation menus for unauthorised users.  
* **Customisable access** – Choose which user capability (e.g., Editors or Admins) can see hidden pages.  

Works out-of-the-box with [WP Fastest Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/), and also sends strict no-cache headers respected by most caching systems.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`  
   or install directly via Plugins → Add New → Upload.  
2. Activate the plugin from **Plugins → Installed Plugins**.  
3. Go to **Settings → Page Cache & Visibility** to configure:  
   - Tick pages you want excluded from cache.  
   - Tick pages you want hidden from non-staff.  
   - Adjust the required capability (default: `edit_pages`).  

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this only work with WP Fastest Cache? =  
It’s designed for Fastest Cache, but also sends no-cache headers that other caching systems respect.

= What happens if I hide a page? =  
Non-staff users will see a standard 404. Staff with the required capability will still see the page.

= Can I change who counts as staff? =  
Yes. Enter a capability such as `edit_pages` (Editors+) or `manage_options` (Admins only).

= Will hidden pages still appear in menus? =  
No. The plugin automatically removes hidden pages from menus for unauthorised users.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.4 =  
* Removed direct definitions of DONOTCACHE* constants to comply with prefixing guidelines.  
* Added strong no-cache headers helper.  
* Updated Text Domain to match plugin slug (`pcvmfc-page-cache-visibility`).  
* General code tidy-up and re-test on clean install.


= 1.0.3 =  
* Changed plugin prefix to "pcvmfc" for uniqueness and compliance.
* Updated Contributors field to match WordPress.org username.
* Removed "WP" from plugin name for guideline compliance.
* Other minor improvements for WordPress.org approval.

= 1.0.2 =  
* Fixed: Removed deprecated load_plugin_textdomain().  
* Fixed: Text domain now matches plugin slug.  
* Fixed: Updated Tested up to to 6.8.  

= 1.0.1 =  
* Fixed: Plugin URI and Author URI conflict.  
* Fixed: Text domain consistency.  

= 1.0.0 =  
* Initial release.  

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.3 =  
Prefix and contributor fixes for WordPress.org submission; required for approval.