Cookiefy

Cookiefy provides enterprise-grade GDPR compliance for WordPress websites through an intelligent cookie consent management system. The plugin connects to the Cookiefy service to automatically detect, classify, and manage cookies while providing visitors with proper consent options.
IMPORTANT: This plugin requires connection to external Cookiefy services to function. Please review the “External Services” section below for complete details on data transmission and privacy implications.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automatic Cookie Detection – Advanced AI-powered scanning detects all cookies on your website</li>
<li>Intelligent Classification – Automatically categorizes cookies (Necessary, Analytics, Marketing, Preferences, Unclassified)</li>
<li>Multiple Core Modes – Choose between Standard, Lenient, or Strict blocking based on your needs</li>
<li>Premium Banner Themes – Professional designs including Comprehensive and Compact Modern styles</li>
<li>Real-time Updates – Cookie settings sync instantly across your website</li>
<li>WordPress Integration – Full AJAX support with proper nonce security</li>
<li>Custom Configuration – Advanced JSON configuration for power users</li>
<li>Performance Optimized – CDN delivery with script preloading for fast load times</li>
</ul>
<h4>Core Modes</h4>
Standard Mode (Recommended) 
* Balanced GDPR compliance with optimized performance 
* Blocks cookies and essential tracking scripts 
* Maintains good site compatibility 
* Best for most WordPress websites
Lenient Mode (Lightweight) 
* Minimal cookie blocking for maximum compatibility 
* Only blocks cookie writes – scripts load normally 
* Best page performance with reduced privacy protection 
* Ideal for complex JavaScript applications or performance-critical sites
Strict Mode (Advanced Users Only) 
* Maximum GDPR compliance with comprehensive blocking 
* Blocks scripts, DOM modifications, network requests, and localStorage 
* May cause website functionality issues 
* Only recommended for advanced users who can handle potential breakage
<h4>Service Integration</h4>
This plugin connects to the Cookiefy external service (https://cookiefy.app) to: 
* Retrieve cookie classification data for your domain 
* Access banner configuration and translations 
* Synchronize consent preferences (optional) 
* Provide compliance reporting and analytics
You must create an account at Cookiefy to obtain a Domain ID for the plugin to function. The service processes cookie data according to its privacy policy.
<h4>Banner Themes</h4>
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive (Recommended) – Feature-rich banner with detailed cookie information and customization options</li>
<li>Compact Modern – Clean, minimal design optimized for mobile and desktop</li>
</ul>
<h4>WordPress Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>AJAX Integration – Seamless consent handling without page reloads</li>
<li>Security First – Proper nonce verification on all AJAX requests</li>
<li>Caching Compatible – Works with all major WordPress caching plugins</li>
<li>Admin Integration – Full WordPress admin interface with live status updates</li>
<li>Consent Logging – Optional compliance logging for audit purposes</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
REQUIRED EXTERNAL SERVICE DISCLOSURE
This plugin relies on external services provided by Cookiefy to function. By installing and activating this plugin, you acknowledge that your website will connect to and transmit data to third-party services.
<h4>Primary Service: Cookiefy Cookie Management Platform</h4>
Service Provider: Cookiefy (cookiefy.app) 
Service Purpose: Cookie consent management, cookie classification, and GDPR compliance functionality
What data is sent: 
* Your website’s domain name (for service authentication and configuration) 
* User consent preferences and timestamps (when users interact with the consent banner) 
* Basic website analytics data (page views, consent rates, banner interactions) 
* Referrer information and page URLs where consent events occur
When data is sent: 
* During plugin initialization (domain verification and configuration retrieval) 
* When the consent banner loads on your website 
* When users interact with the consent banner (accept, reject, customize) 
* When cookies are detected and require classification 
* During banner configuration updates in the admin panel
Service endpoints used: 
* <code>https://api.cookiefy.app/api/cdn-config/</code> – Configuration and cookie classification data 
* <code>https://api.cookiefy.app/api/cookie-db</code> – Cookie classification database 
* <code>https://api.cookiefy.app/api/report-unknown-cookie</code> – Unknown cookie reporting
Legal documentation: 
* Terms of Service: <a href="https://cookiefy.app/terms-of-service" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app/terms-of-service</a> 
* Privacy Policy: <a href="https://cookiefy.app/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app/privacy-policy</a>
<h4>CDN Service: Cookiefy Content Delivery Network</h4>
Service Provider: Cookiefy CDN (cdn.cookiefy.app) 
Service Purpose: Fast, reliable delivery of consent banner scripts and assets, powered by cloudflare.
What data is sent: 
* HTTP requests for JavaScript files and assets 
* Standard web server logs (IP address, user agent, referrer) 
* Your website’s domain name (in request headers)
When data is sent: 
* Every time a visitor loads a page on your website (to fetch banner scripts) 
* During initial plugin setup and configuration
CDN endpoints used: 
* <code>https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-cookiefy-core.min.js</code> – Core cookie blocking, and GDPR compliance functionality 
* <code>https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-cookiefy-ui.min.js</code> – Standard banner interface 
* <code>https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-compact-cookiefy-ui-modern.min.js</code> – Compact banner interface
Legal documentation: 
* Same as primary service (Cookiefy terms and privacy policy apply)
<h4>Data Processing Legal Basis</h4>
<ul>
<li>Legitimate Interest: Cookie classification and service delivery</li>
<li>Contractual Necessity: Providing the cookie consent management service</li>
<li>User Consent: Analytics and reporting features (where applicable)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Data Retention and Geographic Processing</h4>
<ul>
<li>Configuration data: Retained for the duration of active service subscription</li>
<li>Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months for reporting purposes</li>
<li>User consent records: Retained according to legal requirements (typically 3 years)</li>
<li>Processing locations: European Union and United States data centers</li>
</ul>
<h4>Your Control and User Rights</h4>
<ul>
<li>Users can request data deletion through the Cookiefy dashboard</li>
<li>You can disable analytics collection in the plugin settings</li>
<li>The service complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations</li>
<li>You can export your consent data through the Cookiefy dashboard</li>
</ul>
<h4>Alternative Solutions</h4>
If you prefer not to use external services, consider: 
* Self-hosted cookie consent solutions 
* WordPress-only cookie plugins (with limited functionality) 
* Custom development for your specific requirements
By using this plugin, you acknowledge that: 
1. Your website will connect to and transmit data to Cookiefy services 
2. You have reviewed and accept Cookiefy’s terms of service and privacy policy 
3. You understand the data transmission requirements for the service to function 
4. You will inform your website visitors about these external connections as required by law
<h3>Support and Documentation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Documentation: <a href="https://cookiefy.app/en/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app/en/docs/</a></li>
<li>Support Center: <a href="https://cookiefy.app/contact" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app/contact</a></li>
<li>Service Website: <a href="https://cookiefy.app" rel="nofollow ugc">https://cookiefy.app</a></li>
</ul>
This plugin requires a Domain ID from your Cookiefy account. Sign up for a free trial to get started with enterprise-grade cookie compliance.
<h3>Privacy and External Services</h3>
This plugin integrates with the Cookiefy service (cookiefy.app) to provide cookie management functionality. When active, the plugin:
<ul>
<li>Connects to Cookiefy CDN servers to load optimized scripts</li>
<li>Retrieves cookie classification data and banner configurations</li>
<li>May synchronize consent preferences with the service (configurable)</li>
<li>Processes Domain ID for service authentication</li>
</ul>
Data Handling: 
* No personal data is transmitted without explicit user consent 
* Cookie detection and classification occurs through the external service 
* Consent data can be stored locally or optionally synchronized 
* All data transmission uses secure HTTPS connections
Required External Connections: 
* <code>https://cdn.cookiefy.app/</code> – For loading optimized banner and core scripts 
* <code>https://cookiefy.app/</code> – For configuration and classification data
The plugin respects user privacy and only processes data necessary for GDPR compliance functionality. Please review Cookiefy’s privacy policy at their website for complete details on data handling practices.
<h3>Technical Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>HTTPS recommended for secure cookie handling</li>
<li>Domain ID from Cookiefy account</li>
<li>JavaScript enabled on visitor browsers</li>
</ul>
<h3>Customisation beyond</h3>
It is possible to have a completely custom banner with the blocking script, for more information on how to achieve this, contact support@cookiefy.app

Cookiefy GDPR Compliance

GDPR-compliant cookie consent management with automatic cookie detection and intelligent classification.

GDPR-Extensions.com

Ensure GDPR compliance effortlessly with our advanced scanner that meticulously checks your website for cookies, external resources, and security issues. Generate detailed reports for validation and peace of mind. The Consent Manager works in parallel with more solutions developed by GDPR-extensions.com, where you can add GDPR-compliant YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Vimeo, TikTok, Google Reviews content elements, and more! For the full solution to work efficiently and for more control over managing your website, you should also install the GDPR Consent Manager WordPress extension.
<h3>Custom Sections</h3>
<h3>GDPR Consent Manager</h3>
The GDPR Consent Manager provides an easy way to manage cookies and external resources for your website and connected plugins. It now includes additional customization options to control how cookies and privacy statements are handled on your site.
<ol>
<li>In the WordPress admin dashboard, locate and click on “GDPR Consent Manager” in the left-hand menu.</li>
<li>Inside the “GDPR Consent Manager,” you will see two tabs: one for websites and the other for schedulers.</li>
<li>Click on the update for a specific site, and you will be able to see two tabs: one for site connection & status and the other for the cookies widget. From the connection & status tab, you will be able to connect your website to the dashboard. From the cookie widget, you can manage and customize cookies.</li>
</ol>
<h3>New Customization Methods for Privacy Statement & Consent Manager</h3>
This update introduces a new method for customizing both the consent manager and privacy statement: 
– Consent Manager Customization: Now allows deeper integration for customizing consent management popups, layout, and appearance. 
– Privacy Statement Customization: Easily adjust the text and style of your privacy statement directly through the plugin interface.
<h3>How it Works</h3>
Add Your Website: 
 – Sign up on gdpr-extensions.com dashboard (https://dashboard.gdpr-extensions.com/). 
 – Visit the websites page. 
 – Add your website Title and URL. 
 – A unique API key is generated for your website, allowing you to connect it to the plugin.
Scan Your Website: 
 – Visit the GDPR Scanner Tool on our dashboard (https://dashboard.gdpr-extensions.com/). 
 – Start a new scan. 
 – Select the website you would like to scan. 
 – Supports multi-site scanning with site map solution or our advanced crawler scanner. 
 – A report is generated with the cookies and external resources found on the website(s) you scanned.
Generate Your Privacy Statement: 
 – After scanning your website, navigate to the “GDPR Scanner Tool” section in your dashboard. 
 – Go to the Privacy Statement Generator tab. 
 – Click on Generate Statement and then select the website. 
 – Choose from 4 Ready-made templates that suit your website’s needs. 
 – Customize the content according to the structure of the selected template. 
 – Once you’re satisfied with the customization, create your Privacy Statement. 
 – Copy the generated API key from the dashboard and connect it in the plugin settings. 
 – Finally, run the scheduler to sync the Privacy Statement with your WordPress site.
<h3>Scheduler Functionality</h3>
The plugin includes two schedulers to automate tasks: 
1. GDPR Cookies Scanner Report: Fetches and syncs the cookies and external resources report. 
2. Privacy Statement: Fetches and syncs the customized privacy statement created via the Privacy Statement Generator.
Both schedulers allow for automatic updates, ensuring your website remains compliant and up-to-date.
<h4>Can I customize the description of cookies?</h4>
A: Yes, if you have GDPR Consent Manager installed, you can customize the style and text of the cookies for specific plugins.
<h3>Third-Party Service</h3>
The GDPR-Extensions-com – Consent Manager plugin enhances user privacy by providing a comprehensive solution for managing cookies on WordPress websites.
<h3>Service Details</h3>
The GDPR-Extensions-com – Consent Manager plugin integrates directly with <a href="https://www.gdpr-extensions.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">GDPR-Extensions.com</a> through our dedicated <a href="https://dashboard.gdpr-extensions.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Dashboard</a>. This proprietary service is designed to enhance GDPR compliance for WordPress websites. Our innovative extensions and plugins empower website builders to seamlessly integrate external content while respecting user preferences and data privacy rights. The plugin uses various API calls to connect with the dashboard, ensuring real-time compliance and management capabilities.
Key Links: 
– <a href="https://www.gdpr-extensions.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">GDPR-Extensions.com</a> 
– <a href="https://dashboard.gdpr-extensions.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">GDPR-Extensions Dashboard</a> 
– <a href="https://www.gdpr-extensions.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>
<h3>Developer Notes</h3>
This plugin uses the ‘gdprconsentmanager’ prefix for function names and database tables to ensure uniqueness and avoid conflicts with other plugins.

GDPR-Extensions-com – Consent Manager

Short Description: Ensure GDPR compliance effortlessly. Scan for cookies, resources, and security issues. Generate reports.

Cookiefy GDPR Compliance vs GDPR-Extensions-com – Consent Manager