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<p>The <strong>YouTube 2xClick Solution</strong> by GDPR-Extensions.com is a privacy-first plugin that allows you to embed YouTube videos in a GDPR-compliant manner. By default, videos are hidden behind a customizable content mask and only activated after the user consents to the use of YouTube cookies.</p>
<p>Key features include:<br />
– Consent-based embedding with customizable overlay.<br />
– No YouTube cookies until user approval.<br />
– Integration with cookie consent managers or standalone usage.<br />
– Custom player settings (autoplay, loop, controls).</p>
<h3>Features and Customization</h3>
<p>Content Mask Customization:<br />
– Choose a background color or upload a custom image.<br />
– Edit the overlay text (e.g., “To watch this video, please allow cookies from YouTube.”).</p>
<p>Consent Workflow:<br />
– With consent manager: YouTube cookies are listed and require approval before the video is loaded.<br />
– Without consent manager: Consent is collected directly from the overlay.</p>
<p>Player Configuration:<br />
– Control autoplay, loop, and visibility of player controls.<br />
– Multiple YouTube videos can be embedded per page.</p>
<h3>Data Handling Policy</h3>
<p>Objective:<br />
To ensure full GDPR compliance through transparent and minimal data usage.</p>
<h3>YouTube Embedding</h3>
<p>Purpose: Embed videos in a privacy-friendly way without preloading external resources.</p>
<p>Data Sent: No cookies or external YouTube connections until user approval.</p>
<p>Data Storage: Cookies are only stored after consent and expire after 30 days. No persistent data is stored by the plugin.</p>
<p>Consent Options</p>
<p>= With Consent Manager:=<br />
– Consent is requested and managed via your site’s cookie manager.</p>
<h4>Without Consent Manager:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Consent is obtained directly via the plugin’s content mask.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Security and User Control:</h4>
<ul>
<li>No automatic data sharing.</li>
<li>Users control when and how cookies are created.</li>
<li>No third-party scripts load without consent.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Use</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin.  </li>
<li>Navigate to <code>Settings > YouTube 2xClick</code> to configure appearance and behavior.  </li>
<li>Use the shortcode <code>[youtube_2xclick url="VIDEO_URL"]</code> in any post, page, or widget.  </li>
<li>Customize player and consent options using shortcode attributes.</li>
</ol>
<h3>External Service Details</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to YouTube only after users explicitly opt-in. All calls and cookies are disabled by default, ensuring compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy, and privacy-focused web development standards.</p>
<h3>Developer Notes</h3>
<p>Prefix for functions and database entries: <code>gdprextensionscomyt2x</code><br />
Built with WordPress best practices and compatibility in mind.</p>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>The YouTube 2xClick Solution by GDPR-Extensions.com is designed to respect user privacy and ensure full compliance with GDPR and related data protection laws.</p>
<h4>What Data Is Collected:</h4>
<ul>
<li>By default, no personal data is collected or stored by the plugin.</li>
<li>YouTube videos and cookies are only loaded after explicit user consent.</li>
</ul>
<h4>How Consent Is Handled:</h4>
<ul>
<li>When a consent management system is active, this plugin defers cookie handling to that system.</li>
<li>Without a consent manager, users must interact with a content mask to enable cookies. No YouTube scripts or tracking are triggered before consent.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Cookie Information:</h4>
<ul>
<li>YouTube cookies (e.g., VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, and others) are only created after the user consents.</li>
<li>Default cookie expiration is 30 days unless modified by YouTube.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Data Sharing:</h4>
<ul>
<li>No user data is sent to GDPR-Extensions.com.</li>
<li>No third-party data sharing occurs without user action.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Security:</h4>
<ul>
<li>The plugin avoids preloading third-party scripts and follows WordPress security best practices.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Your Control:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Users may revoke consent at any time via your site’s cookie management tools.</li>
<li>Admins may remove or reset embedded videos to reset consent behavior.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information, review:<br />
– https://policies.google.com/privacy<br />
– https://policies.google.com/terms<br />
–<a href="https://www.gdpr-extensions.com/gdpr-solutions/our-2-click-solutions/youtube-2xclick-solution/terms-of-use" rel="nofollow ugc">GDPR-Extensions.com Terms</a><br />
–<a href="https://www.gdpr-extensions.com/gdpr-solutions/our-2-click-solutions/youtube-2xclick-solution/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">GDPR-Extensions.com Privacy Policy</a></p>
<h3>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)</h3>
<p><strong>How does this plugin block YouTube cookies?</strong><br />
Until consent is given, YouTube is not loaded, preventing any cookie creation or tracking.</p>
<p><strong>Do I need a consent manager?</strong><br />
No. The plugin works standalone or integrates with existing consent management tools.</p>
<p><strong>Can I style the content mask?</strong><br />
Yes, through the plugin settings you can customize background image, color, and text.</p>
<p><strong>What happens after the user consents?</strong><br />
The content mask is removed, the YouTube video is loaded, and cookies are created.</p>
<h3>Developer Notes</h3>
<p>This plugin uses the ‘gdprextensioncomyt’ prefix for function names and database tables to ensure uniqueness and avoid conflicts with other plugins.</p>
<h3>Contact</h3>
<p>For questions or support, reach out to us at support@gdpr-extensions.com.</p>


GDPR-Extensions-com – Youtube 2xClick Solution

Short Description: The GDPR YouTube 2xClick Solution lets you embed YouTube videos while protecting user privacy through consent-based loading.

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