Bruno Alesiani

<h4>Easy to use WordPress Donation Plugin</h4>
FundCollector is a comprehensive donation management plugin for WordPress that enables organizations to collect donations through multiple payment methods including PayPal and bank transfers.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>PayPal Integration: Secure PayPal payments with REST API</li>
<li>Bank Transfer Support: Alternative payment method with automated instructions</li>
<li>Gutenberg Block: Native WordPress block editor integration</li>
<li>Form Builder: Customizable donation forms with multiple fields</li>
<li>Email Notifications: Automated emails to donors and administrators</li>
<li>Security Features: Honeypot protection, reCAPTCHA support, and data encryption</li>
<li>Multi-language: Full translation support for English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian. Additional languages will be added in future versions.</li>
<li>Admin Dashboard: Complete donation management and reporting</li>
<li>Pre-built Pages: Automatic creation of essential pages (Donation, Thank You, Payment Failed, Privacy Policy)</li>
<li>Auto-updates: Configurable automatic plugin updates</li>
</ul>
<h3>Payment Methods</h3>
<ul>
<li>PayPal: Complete PayPal REST API integration with sandbox support</li>
<li>Bank Transfer: Manual payment method with customizable instructions</li>
<li>Future Support: Extensible architecture for additional payment gateways</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security</h3>
<ul>
<li>Data encryption for sensitive information</li>
<li>Honeypot spam protection</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA integration</li>
<li>CSRF protection with nonces</li>
<li>Sanitized input validation</li>
</ul>
<h3>Compliance</h3>
<ul>
<li>GDPR compliant data handling</li>
<li>Privacy-focused design</li>
<li>Data retention controls</li>
<li>Audit trail logging</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
FundCollector takes privacy seriously:
<ul>
<li>Payment data is processed securely through PayPal’s API</li>
<li>Sensitive data is encrypted at rest</li>
<li>No data is shared with third parties without consent</li>
<li>Users can request data deletion at any time</li>
<li>Full audit trail is maintained for compliance</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide payment processing and security features. Below is a detailed disclosure of each service used:
PayPal Payment Processing
<ul>
<li>What it is: PayPal is a payment processing service used to handle online donations via credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal accounts.</li>
<li>When it’s used: Activated when donors choose PayPal as their payment method. Connections occur during payment creation, authorization, and completion.</li>
<li>Data transmitted: Donor information (name, email), donation amount, currency, and transaction metadata are sent to PayPal’s servers for payment processing.</li>
<li>API endpoints used:
<ul>
<li>Production: <code>https://api-m.paypal.com</code> (live transactions)</li>
<li>Sandbox: <code>https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com</code> (testing environment)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">PayPal Privacy Statement</a></li>
<li>Terms of Service: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/legal/ua/useragreement-full" rel="nofollow ugc">PayPal User Agreement</a></li>
</ul>
Google reCAPTCHA v3
<ul>
<li>What it is: Google reCAPTCHA v3 is an anti-spam protection service that helps prevent automated bot submissions.</li>
<li>When it’s used: Optional feature (can be disabled). When enabled, reCAPTCHA analyzes user behavior on donation forms to detect potential spam or bot activity.</li>
<li>Data transmitted: User interaction data (mouse movements, typing patterns, IP address) is sent to Google’s servers for spam analysis. The reCAPTCHA token generated is validated server-side.</li>
<li>API endpoints used:
<ul>
<li>Client-side script: <code>https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js</code></li>
<li>Server-side verification: <code>https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify</code></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Privacy Policy</a></li>
<li>Terms of Service: <a href="https://policies.google.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Google reCAPTCHA Terms of Service</a></li>
</ul>
User Control
<ul>
<li>PayPal integration is optional and can be disabled in plugin settings (bank transfer only mode)</li>
<li>Google reCAPTCHA is optional and can be disabled in plugin settings</li>
<li>Users are informed about these integrations during plugin configuration</li>
</ul>
Data Protection
<ul>
<li>All communication with external services occurs over encrypted HTTPS connections</li>
<li>API credentials (PayPal Client ID/Secret, reCAPTCHA keys) are stored encrypted in the WordPress database</li>
<li>No donor payment card data is stored on your WordPress server – all sensitive payment information is handled directly by PayPal</li>
<li>reCAPTCHA tokens are temporary and only used for spam verification</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer Information</h3>
FundCollector is built with security and extensibility in mind:
<ul>
<li>WordPress Coding Standards compliant</li>
<li>Comprehensive error handling</li>
<li>Extensive logging system</li>
<li>Modular architecture</li>
<li>Action and filter hooks for customization</li>
<li>Developer-friendly API</li>
</ul>

FundCollector – Donations Plugin and Fundraising Platform for WordPress

Easily receive donations on your website. Accept payments made with PayPal. For bank transfers, it automatically sends payment instructions via email.

LokusWP

Fundrizer Lite is a modern, performance-first WordPress donation plugin designed for transparent fundraising. 
Create compelling donation campaigns with flexible amounts and customizable forms using the Block Editor. 
Track progress automatically, display donor walls, and manage campaigns with lean database queries and minimal assets that keep your site fast. 
Powered by WooCommerce for secure payment processing with support for multiple payment gateways.
<h3>Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Payment Gateway Integration: Multiple payment options via WooCommerce for secure transactions</li>
<li>Customizable Forms: Drag-and-drop donation forms with the WordPress Block Editor</li>
<li>Real-Time Progress: Live campaign tracking with goal monitoring and impact metrics</li>
<li>Full Transparency: Public campaign updates and donor activity for complete accountability</li>
<li>Social Proof: Interactive donor wall to showcase supporters and encourage giving</li>
<li>Basic Donors Management: Comprehensive supporter management and contact system</li>
<li>Basic Campaign Management: Complete fundraising campaign oversight from one dashboard</li>
<li>Basic Analytics: Detailed donation reports and conversion tracking</li>
</ul>
✴️ Pro Features (Upgrade for More Power 🚀) 
– Recurring Donations: Monthly/yearly subscriptions for ongoing support 
– Donor Fee Cover: Let donors cover processing fees 
– Advanced Donor Management: Segment, filter, and export donor data 
– Donation Popups: Boost conversions with targeted popups 
– Anonymous Donations: Private giving with optional donor messages 
– Advanced Analytics: Detailed reports on donor trends and campaign ROI 
– Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Let supporters create their own campaigns
<h3>How to Use after Installation</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install Required Plugins
<ul>
<li>WooCommerce (Required for payment processing)</li>
<li>Go to Plugins > Add New</li>
<li>Search for “WooCommerce” and install it</li>
<li>Complete the WooCommerce setup wizard</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Recommended Plugins (Optional but enhance functionality)
<ul>
<li>Elementor or Gutenberg Blocks for advanced form styling</li>
<li>MailChimp or ConvertKit for donor email marketing</li>
<li>Google Analytics for detailed donation tracking</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>
Create Your First Campaign
<ul>
<li>Navigate to Fundrizer > Campaigns in your WordPress admin</li>
<li>Click “Add New Campaign”</li>
<li>Set your fundraising goal, title, and description</li>
<li>Configure campaign settings and publish</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Add Donation Forms
<ul>
<li>Edit any page or post with the Block Editor</li>
<li>Search for “Fundrizer” blocks in the block inserter</li>
<li>Add the Donation Form block to your content</li>
<li>Select or bind the form to your created campaign</li>
<li>Customize form settings and styling</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Configure Payment Methods
<ul>
<li>Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments</li>
<li>Enable your preferred payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, etc.)</li>
<li>Test payment processing with a small donation</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Monitor Progress
<ul>
<li>View campaign analytics in Fundrizer > Dashboard</li>
<li>Check donor activity and donation reports</li>
<li>Update supporters with campaign progress</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
For detailed setup instructions, visit our <a href="https://lokuswp.com/guide/fundrizer/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a>.

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