=== Shipper360 ===
Contributors: shipper
Tags: shipping, woocommerce, tracking, carrier vouchers
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Integrate multiple Greek shipping carriers into your WooCommerce store with real-time rates, label generation, and shipment tracking.

== Description ==

Shipper connects WooCommerce with major Greek carriers, offering real-time rates, label generation, and shipment tracking.  
A **Shipper account is required** to use this plugin.

== External Service Usage (Required by WP.org Guideline 6) ==

This plugin communicates with the external logistics platform **Shipper (shipper360.io)** to retrieve carrier rates, generate shipping labels, and process shipment tracking updates.

Shipper provides services including:
* Multi-carrier shipping rates (ACS, Speedex, Geniki)
* Shipment creation with label generation
* Delivery point lookup
* Shipment tracking and status updates
* Webhook notifications for order status changes

External service links:
* Terms of Use: https://www.shipper360.io/en/terms-of-use/
* Privacy Policy: https://www.shipper360.io/en/privacy-policy-gdpr/
* Data Processing Agreement (DPA): https://www.shipper360.io/en/dpa-data-processing-agreement/
* Website: https://www.shipper360.io

== What Data is Sent to Shipper ==

The plugin sends only the data required to provide shipping functionality:

**During rate calculation (checkout/cart):**
* Destination country, city, postcode
* Package weight and dimensions
* Cart/order total value
* Selected carrier/service
* Store API credentials

**During shipment creation (manual or automated):**
* Customer shipping name
* Shipping address (street, city, postal code, country)
* Customer phone and email
* Order number and WooCommerce order metadata
* Package contents (items, weight, dimensions)
* Selected carrier service and delivery point (if any)

**During webhook communication (from Shipper to your site):**
* Shipment status updates (accepted, in transit, delivered, failed, returned)
* Tracking number
* Carrier event timestamps

No payment or billing information is ever sent to Shipper.

== Key Features ==

* Multi-carrier support (ACS, Speedex, Geniki)
* Real-time shipping rate calculation
* Automated shipping label generation
* Live shipment tracking
* Customer tracking notifications
* Delivery point selection
* Return shipment handling
* Bulk label printing
* Custom shipping rules

== Carrier Integration ==

* **ACS Courier**: Real-time rates, label generation, and tracking
* **Speedex**: Automated shipping with service area support
* **Geniki**: Complete shipping integration with delivery points

== Requirements ==

* WordPress 5.8 or higher
* WooCommerce 6.0 or higher
* PHP 7.4 or higher
* Valid Shipper API credentials

== Installation ==

1. Upload the 'shipper' folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping → Shipper
4. Enter your API credentials
5. Configure your shipping preferences

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need a Shipper account? =

Yes, you need a valid Shipper account to use this plugin. Visit [shipper360.io](https://shipper360.io) to create an account.

= Which carriers are supported? =

ACS, Speedex, and Geniki.

= How are shipping rates calculated? =

Rates are calculated in real time based on:
* Package dimensions and weight
* Delivery destination
* Selected carrier
* Your negotiated or standard rates

= Can I track shipments? =

Yes, tracking is available through:
* WooCommerce order page
* Customer order emails
* Tracking page widget

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial release
* Multi-carrier support
* Real-time rate calculation
* Automated label generation
* Shipment tracking
* Customer notifications
* Return handling

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =
Initial release of the Shipper plugin for WooCommerce.

== Support ==

For support please contact:
* info@shipper360.io

== Privacy Policy ==

This plugin processes:
* Order shipping details
* Customer delivery data
* Store location information

This data is transmitted securely to the external Shipper service for:
* Shipping rate calculation
* Label generation
* Tracking updates

For full Shipper privacy details, please review:
* https://www.shipper360.io/en/privacy-policy-gdpr/