CookieFirst

This plugin integrates the CookfieFirst cookie consent manager to your WordPress website.
<h3>CookieFirst Consent Manager</h3>
Note: Simply installing this plugin does not make your website GDPR compliant. In order to use this plugin 
you need an active subscription at <a href="https://cookiefirst.com" rel="nofollow ugc">CookieFirst.com</a>.
<h3>What is CookieFirst?</h3>
CookieFirst.com offers GDPR and ePrivacy cookie management software. This plugin helps novice users to implement the cookie banner 
and updated cookie declaration on their websites. Our solution offers periodic cookie scans and an automated cookie policy generator in 44+ languages.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
– Cookie consent banner: Add the CookieFirst banner to your website. You need an account on <a href="https://app.cookiefirst.com/register" rel="nofollow ugc">CookieFirst</a> 
– Customization: design your cookie banner in our app to match your brand 
– Automatic cookie scanning: Scan your website monthly and receive a report for the cookies and trackers found 
– Support for Microsoft and Google Consent Mode: CookieFirst is a Gold partner for Google Consent Mode. 
– Multilingual websites: inherit the website language, the CookieFirst banner supports over 44 languages 
– Consent logging: Your users’ consents are safely stored in the European Union. 
– Automated Cookie Policy: Easily embed the cookie policy on your website with Gutenberg or a shortcode [cookiefirst_declaration]
<h3>The CookieFirst cookie banner plugin only uses the following cookies/localstorage</h3>
– “cookiefirst-consent” – This cookie and local storage item stores the consent preference of the user 
– “cookiefirst-id” – This local storage item stores the users unique ID which can be used to retrieve the consent from our database

CookieFirst | GDPR Cookie Consent Banner

This plugin integrates the CookfieFirst cookie consent manager to your WordPress website.

MaxtDesign

<h4>The MaxtDesign Cookie Consent Manager That Actually Works</h4>
Most WordPress consent plugins either don’t actually control tracking (they just show a form) or they’re so bloated they slow down your site significantly. MaxtDesign Cookie Consent is different: proper Google Consent Mode v2 implementation in under 10KB.
<h4>Why This Plugin?</h4>
For Site Owners: 
You need CCPA/GDPR compliance but don’t want to sacrifice site performance or deal with complex configuration.
For Developers: 
You want clean, efficient code that follows WordPress standards and doesn’t conflict with other plugins.
For Agencies: 
You manage multiple client sites and need a reliable, lightweight solution that just works.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
✓ Actually Controls Tracking 
Unlike “checkbox theater” plugins that only show forms, this plugin properly implements Google Consent Mode v2, ensuring GA4 and Google Ads respect user choices.
✓ Blazing Fast (<10KB) 
Zero performance overhead. No database queries during page load. Pure localStorage-based consent management.
✓ Three Style Presets 
Choose from Minimal, Modern, or Bold popup styles. Customize colors to match your brand.
✓ Works Everywhere 
Compatible with any theme. Works with Elementor (optional). Mobile responsive. Accessibility compliant (WCAG 2.1 AA).
✓ Developer-Friendly 
Clean code following WordPress standards. Two shortcodes for easy integration. No jQuery dependency. Vanilla JavaScript.
✓ Privacy-First 
No server-side user tracking. No external API calls. User consent stored locally. GDPR/CCPA compliant by design.
<h4>What is Google Consent Mode v2?</h4>

Google Consent Mode v2 (GCM v2) became mandatory in March 2024 for GA4 and Google Ads in the EU. It’s Google’s framework for managing user consent signals across their advertising and analytics products.
This plugin implements all four required consent types:
<ul>
<li>analytics_storage – Google Analytics cookies</li>
<li>ad_storage – Advertising cookies </li>
<li>ad_user_data – User data for advertising</li>
<li>ad_personalization – Personalized advertising</li>
</ul>
Without proper GCM v2 implementation, your GA4 and Google Ads tracking may be unreliable or non-compliant.
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Visitor arrives → Consent popup appears (customizable position, style, timing)</li>
<li>User chooses → Three options: Accept All, Analytics Only, or Decline All</li>
<li>Consent stored → User choice saved in localStorage (privacy-friendly, no server tracking)</li>
<li>GCM signals updated → Google Analytics and Ads respect the user’s choice immediately</li>
<li>No repeat popup → Cookie remembers they’ve seen popup (configurable duration)</li>
</ol>
<h4>Popup Customization</h4>
Style Presets: 
* Minimal – Clean and subtle 
* Modern – Rounded and polished 
* Bold – Strong and prominent
Position Options: 
* Top banner 
* Bottom banner 
* Center modal
Animation Options: 
* Slide in 
* Fade in 
* No animation
Color Customization: 
Primary color picker to match your brand
<h4>Shortcodes</h4>
Display Current Status:
<pre><code>[mdcc_consent_status]
</code></pre>
Shows consent chips: “Analytics: On/Off” and “Ads: On/Off”
Manage Consent Interface:
<pre><code>[mdcc_manage_consent title="Your Privacy Choices"]
</code></pre>
Full consent management with Accept/Analytics/Decline buttons and current status display.
Both shortcodes update in real-time when consent changes.
<h4>Optional Elementor Integration</h4>
Prefer to use a custom Elementor popup? Simply enter your Elementor Popup ID in settings, and the plugin will use your custom popup instead while maintaining proper GCM v2 functionality.
<h4>Technical Specifications</h4>
<ul>
<li>Size: <10KB total (CSS + JS combined, gzipped)</li>
<li>Performance: Zero database queries during page load</li>
<li>Storage: localStorage-based (no server-side user tracking)</li>
<li>Dependencies: None (vanilla JavaScript, no jQuery)</li>
<li>Compatibility: WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+</li>
<li>Standards: WCAG 2.1 AA accessible, mobile responsive</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>

<ul>
<li>WordPress sites using GA4 or Google Ads</li>
<li>CCPA/GDPR compliance requirements</li>
<li>Performance-conscious developers</li>
<li>Agency client sites needing scalable consent management</li>
<li>Anyone tired of bloated consent plugins</li>
</ul>
<h4>What This Plugin Doesn’t Do</h4>
<ul>
<li>Not a cookie scanner – Doesn’t automatically detect all cookies on your site</li>
<li>Not a full compliance suite – Focuses on consent management for Google tracking</li>
<li>Not multi-platform tracking – Free version handles GA4/Ads only (Pro version coming with Facebook, Hotjar, etc.)</li>
</ul>
For comprehensive cookie auditing and multi-platform tracking control, consider our Pro version (launching 2025).
<h4>Coming in Pro Version</h4>
<ul>
<li>Facebook Pixel control</li>
<li>Hotjar tracking control</li>
<li>LinkedIn Insight Tag</li>
<li>TikTok Pixel</li>
<li>Custom script control</li>
<li>Consent analytics dashboard</li>
<li>Geolocation-based prompts</li>
<li>White-label mode for agencies</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
MaxtDesign Cookie Consent does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All consent preferences are stored locally in the user’s browser using localStorage. No information is sent to external servers.
However, this plugin manages consent for third-party services (Google Analytics, Google Ads). Those services have their own privacy policies:
<ul>
<li>Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</li>
<li>Google Ads Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads</li>
</ul>
It is your responsibility to include appropriate disclosures in your site’s privacy policy about the tracking services you use.
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, please use the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/maxtdesign-cookie-consent" rel="ugc">WordPress.org support forum</a>.
<h3>Credits</h3>
Developed by MaxtDesign – <a href="https://maxtdesign.com" rel="nofollow ugc">https://maxtdesign.com</a>
Special thanks to the WordPress community for feedback and testing.

MaxtDesign Cookie Consent – Google Consent Mode v2

Free cookie consent that actually controls Google Analytics & Ads (not just a banner). 10x lighter than $50/month alternatives. GDPR/CCPA.

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