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PolicyDesk is a professional-grade cookie consent plugin for WordPress that helps you implement a clear cookie notice experience for GDPR/CCPA and other privacy requirements.
It includes multiple banner layouts (Banner, Box, Modal), a preferences modal for category-based choices (when enabled), a basic CCPA “Do not sell or share my personal information” option, and consent logging stored in cookies and your WordPress database.
Many cookie notice plugins stop at a simple banner. PolicyDesk focuses on flexible layouts, an accessible preference center, and admin tools to configure how consent is collected and stored. Additional advanced features may be available in PolicyDesk Pro (see the Premium Features section below).
<h3>Features</h3>
Consent Management
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<li>Cookie Consent Banner: Show a banner with Accept, Decline, and Preferences options.</li>
<li>Preference Center: Let visitors manage cookie preferences in a modal (by category, when enabled).</li>
<li>CCPA Opt-Out (basic): Includes a “Do not sell or share my personal information” option when CCPA settings are enabled.</li>
<li>Revisit Consent Button: Add a “Cookie Settings” button anywhere using the shortcode <code>[pdesk_cookie_settings]</code> (for example, in a footer or privacy page).</li>
<li>Consent Logging: Stores consent choices in cookies and records consent in your WordPress database.</li>
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Banner Customization
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<li>Layout Options: Choose Banner, Box, or Modal layouts.</li>
<li>Position Options: Display the banner at the top/bottom or as a centered modal (depending on layout).</li>
<li>Message & Labels: Customize banner text and labels from the settings page.</li>
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Cookie Management
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<li>Manual Cookie Management: Add, edit, and delete cookies in the admin Cookie Management section.</li>
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Multilingual & Accessibility
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<li>Multilingual Compatibility: Works with WPML and Polylang (when installed).</li>
<li>Auto-Translation: Optional auto-translation for common banner strings.</li>
<li>Accessibility: Keyboard support and accessibility-friendly modal behavior.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Premium Features</h3>
Access the following features by subscribing to a premium plan (Basic, Pro, or Agency). See all features and compare plans at https://policydesk.co
Advanced Consent Management
✅ Intentional Consent (3 equal buttons): “Accept None / Accept Some / Accept All” style consent flow. 
✅ Geolocation Options: Location-aware settings and messaging controls. 
✅ Google Consent Mode v2: Consent Mode integration options (when enabled).
Policy Tools & Automation
✅ Policy Generators: Privacy/Cookie policy generator tools (where available). 
✅ Automations: Additional automation options in Cookie Management (where available).
What Makes PolicyDesk Pro Different
✅ Intentional Consent Framework: 3 equal buttons (Accept None, Some, All). 
✅ Google Consent Mode v2: Consent Mode options (where available). 
✅ Cookie Scanner: Cookie scanning and categorization tools (where available). 
✅ Analytics Dashboard: Consent analytics and reporting tools (where available). 
✅ Automatic Script Blocking: Script blocking options (where available). 
✅ Default Configurations: One-click GDPR, CCPA, and Basic templates (where available).
Key Compliance Features (Premium)
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<li>GDPR-ready tools: Equal choice options (where available), granular consent controls (where enabled), consent duration controls, privacy-related content options, and consent record storage. (PolicyDesk provides tools to help with compliance, but does not guarantee compliance.)</li>
<li>CCPA-ready tools: “Do not sell or share my personal information” option and related consent controls (where enabled). (PolicyDesk provides tools to help with compliance, but does not guarantee compliance.)</li>
<li>Google Consent Mode v2: Consent Mode options for Google tags (where available).</li>
<li>Intentional Consent: 3 equal buttons (Accept None / Accept Some / Accept All) (where available).</li>
<li>Script Blocking: Script blocking options for third-party scripts (where available).</li>
<li>Cookie Scanner: Cookie detection and categorization tools (where available).</li>
<li>Analytics & Export: Consent analytics/reporting and export tools (where available).</li>
<li>Customization: Control colors, text, layout, position, and styling.</li>
<li>Accessibility: Keyboard support and accessibility-friendly modal behavior.</li>
</ul>

PolicyDesk – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent (Easy to setup GDPR/CCPA Compliant Cookie Notice)

Cookie consent banner with preferences modal and multiple layouts for GDPR/CCPA cookie notice setup.

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GDPR Consent Management Platform (CMP) by ShareThis is a free, IAB Europe registered (ID #25) consent solution for WordPress websites. Fully compliant with the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) v2.3, the plugin helps publishers manage user consent while meeting modern European privacy requirements.
Built for simplicity, scalability, and performance, the ShareThis CMP integrates seamlessly into WordPress without adding unnecessary complexity or overhead.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
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Completely Free 
Use the plugin at no cost with no premium upgrades, hidden fees, pageview restrictions, or traffic caps. Install it on unlimited domains and subdomains.
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IAB TCF v2.3 Compliant 
Support the latest IAB Transparency & Consent Framework standards and communicate consent preferences to thousands of registered advertising and technology vendors.
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Official IAB Europe Registered CMP 
ShareThis is an officially registered Consent Management Platform with IAB Europe (CMP ID #25), ensuring broad ecosystem compatibility.
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Unlimited Traffic Support 
Built to scale with websites of all sizes, from small blogs to high traffic publishers.
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Customizable Appearance 
Configure banner colors directly from the WordPress admin area, including accent colors, background colors, text colors, and privacy icon styling to match your brand identity.
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Purpose Selection Controls 
Select the specific IAB consent purposes relevant to your website and business model, including options such as:
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<li>Store and/or access information on a device</li>
<li>Personalized advertising</li>
<li>Content measurement</li>
<li>Audience insights</li>
</ul>
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Vendor Management 
Search the global IAB vendor list and exclude specific third-party vendors from receiving consent on your website.
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Geo-Aware Display Options 
Display the GDPR consent banner only to visitors in the European Union or globally across all traffic for a consistent compliance experience.
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Privacy Policy Integration 
Add your privacy policy URL directly inside the consent dialog for increased transparency and accessibility.
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Lightweight Performance 
The consent banner is delivered through the ShareThis edge platform with no additional database tables, theme bloat, or unnecessary infrastructure requirements.
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Optimized for ShareThis Plugins 
If you already use ShareThis tools such as Share Buttons, the CMP integrates directly into the existing ShareThis admin menu for a cleaner dashboard experience.
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<h4>Important Note</h4>
This plugin is specifically designed for GDPR and IAB TCF v2.3 compliance. It does not currently support US privacy frameworks such as CCPA or CPRA, or other non-EU regional privacy regulations.
<h4>Why You Need a CMP</h4>
Under GDPR, ePrivacy, and similar regulations, publishers must obtain informed, recorded consent before loading non-essential cookies, trackers, or advertising vendors. A Consent Management Platform (CMP) is the tool that requests that consent, stores the user’s choices, and broadcasts them to your downstream partners in a standard, machine-readable format. Without one, ad and analytics revenue from EU users is legally at risk.
<h3>Privacy</h3>
By installing and using the Consent Management Platform by ShareThis you agree to our <a href="https://www.sharethis.com/publisher-terms-of-use/" rel="nofollow ugc">terms of use</a>. Those terms include ShareThis’s ability to record interactions with the consent banner. Read the full privacy policy at <a href="https://www.sharethis.com/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.sharethis.com/privacy/</a>.

GDPR Consent Management Platform

A free, IAB-compliant Consent Management Platform from ShareThis. Add a GDPR consent banner to your WordPress site in minutes.

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