Brainstorm Force

Most cookie plugins either:
<ul>
<li>Just show a banner</li>
<li>Or make setup feel like preparing for a law exam</li>
</ul>
SureCookie exists because there should be something better.
Something accurate. 
Something simple. 
Something modern. 
Something built properly for WordPress.
SureCookie automatically detects the cookies running on your website, categorizes them intelligently, blocks non-essential scripts before consent, and stores consent logs directly inside your WordPress database.
No traffic limits. 
No SaaS visitor caps. 
No complicated configuration maze.
Just clean, real enforcement.
<a href="https://app.zipwp.com/blueprint/surecookie-n9i" rel=" nofollow ugc">Try the live demo of SureCookie.</a>
<h3>How SureCookie Actually Works</h3>
There are 4 things that matter when it comes to consent:
<ol>
<li>Detection has to be accurate: If you do not know what cookies are actually running on your site, everything else falls apart. SureCookie scans with a real browser, not guesswork.</li>
<li>Enforcement has to be technical: A banner asking for permission means nothing if scripts are already firing. SureCookie blocks non-essential scripts at the code level before consent is given.</li>
<li>Data has to stay under your control: Consent logs belong on your server. Not locked inside a third-party SaaS dashboard you cannot fully control.</li>
<li>Setup has to be simple: Compliance should not require a weekend of configuration. SureCookie gets you from install to enforcement in minutes.</li>
</ol>
Everything in SureCookie revolves around that.
<h3>Real Browser Cookie Detection</h3>
This is important.
Most tools try to guess cookies by scanning HTML.
That is not accurate.
SureCookie uses a Playwright-powered scanning engine at <a href="https://library.surecookie.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://library.surecookie.com/</a>.
When you run a scan, it loads your website in a real browser environment. Not static source code. An actual browser session.
That means it detects:
<ul>
<li>Cookies injected dynamically</li>
<li>Scripts loaded after interaction</li>
<li>Conditional third-party trackers</li>
<li>Tag manager injected scripts</li>
<li>Things that only appear after page load</li>
</ul>
It visits your website like a real user would.
That is the difference.
Once detected, cookies are categorized intelligently and automatically.
<h3>Smart Categorization</h3>
After detection, SureCookie categorizes cookies into:
<ul>
<li>Essential</li>
<li>Functional</li>
<li>Analytics</li>
<li>Marketing</li>
</ul>
Most cookies are categorized automatically using a continuously improving detection database.
Everything is editable.
The goal is simple:
Nobody should have to manually research every random cookie string just to get compliant.
<h3>Script Blocking Before Consent</h3>
This part is critical.
Showing a banner is not compliance.
Before consent:
<ul>
<li>Analytics does not run</li>
<li>Marketing pixels do not fire</li>
<li>Tag managers do not execute</li>
<li>Embedded videos do not load tracking</li>
<li>Social widgets are paused</li>
</ul>
Consent is enforced at execution level.
Not just visually.
<h3>Consent Logs Stored Locally</h3>
All consent logs are stored inside your WordPress database in a dedicated custom table.
<ul>
<li>View logs from the admin dashboard</li>
<li>Export for compliance documentation</li>
<li>Delete anytime</li>
<li>Control retention periods</li>
</ul>
Compliance data stays on your server. Not in an external SaaS dashboard.
<h3>Performance by Design</h3>
SureCookie is lightweight from the ground up.
<ul>
<li>No jQuery dependency</li>
<li>Minimal frontend footprint</li>
<li>Dedicated database table for logs</li>
<li>No heavy background processing</li>
</ul>
Blocking non-essential scripts before consent also reduces unnecessary third-party requests, which improves page load performance as a side effect.
<h3>Designed in 2026, Not 2019</h3>
Many WordPress plugins are outdated.
Too many toggles. 
Too much legal jargon. 
Too much friction.
SureCookie is designed to feel modern.
The onboarding is structured:
<ol>
<li>Scan your site</li>
<li>Review detected cookies</li>
<li>Confirm categories</li>
<li>Activate enforcement</li>
</ol>
That is it.
Setup should feel good, not overwhelming.
<h3>No Visitor-Based Limits</h3>
Whether a site has 1,000 visitors or 1,000,000 visitors, SureCookie works the same way.
No caps. 
No surprises. 
No usage-based pricing tiers.
<h3>Built for the WordPress Ecosystem</h3>
SureCookie works with:
<ul>
<li>SureCart</li>
<li>WooCommerce</li>
<li>Easy Digital Downloads</li>
<li>Page builders</li>
<li>Analytics tools</li>
<li>Marketing integrations</li>
<li>Multisite setups</li>
</ul>
Consent logic applies across your site.
<h3>Who This Is For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Site owners who want real enforcement, not just a banner</li>
<li>eCommerce stores handling customer data</li>
<li>Agencies managing multiple client sites</li>
<li>Developers who care about clean implementation</li>
<li>Businesses operating in regulated regions</li>
</ul>
If the goal is just the simplest possible banner without caring about detection accuracy, SureCookie is probably not the right fit.
If the goal is modern, accurate, performance-conscious consent management, it is.
<h3>Important Note</h3>
SureCookie provides the technical infrastructure for consent management. Legal compliance depends on your policies and jurisdiction. Always consult a qualified legal professional when needed.
<h3>External Services</h3>
Cookie Scanning: SureCookie connects to <a href="https://library.surecookie.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://library.surecookie.com/</a> to provide real browser-based cookie scanning and smart categorization.
When you run a cookie scan, SureCookie sends the URLs of your selected pages to the scanner. A real Playwright-powered browser visits those pages, just like an actual user would, and detects every cookie, tracking script, and third-party service running on your site. Detected cookies are then automatically categorized using a continuously improving detection database.
Scanner Registration & Authentication: Before your first scan, SureCookie performs a one-time registration handshake with <code>library.surecookie.com/api/register</code>. The request includes your site URL, the WordPress administrator email, and the SureCookie plugin version so the SaaS can associate scan results with your site. The SaaS issues a per-site credential which is stored locally in your WordPress database (the <code>surecookie_site_credentials</code> option) and used to sign every subsequent scan request with HMAC-SHA256. To prove that the registration is initiated by an admin who actually controls the domain, the SaaS makes a single follow-up GET request to <code>https://yoursite.example/wp-json/surecookie/v1/site-verify/{token}</code> and confirms the token matches before issuing the credential. No user content or personal data is sent during this handshake — only the site URL, the administrator email, and the plugin version. Credentials are automatically invalidated and re-issued if the site moves to a new domain.
Consent IP Logs: For region-aware consent, visitor IP addresses are processed through MaxMind integration to determine country-level location, so the correct Country gets into the consent log.
PDF Export (PDFObject): SureCookie allows administrators to download consent logs as PDF files. This feature uses the <a href="https://pdfobject.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">PDFObject</a> library, loaded from the cdnjs Cloudflare CDN: <code>https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/pdfobject/2.1.1/pdfobject.min.js</code>. PDFObject is used solely to render the consent log data as a PDF in the browser. No user data is sent to the CDN — the library file itself is fetched and executed locally in the browser. PDFObject is MIT-licensed and GPL-compatible.
<h3>Data Stored Locally</h3>
All consent data is stored inside your WordPress database:
<ul>
<li>User consent choices (categories accepted or rejected)</li>
<li>Timestamps of consent actions</li>
<li>Masked IP address, country and user session ID</li>
<li>Cookie scan results</li>
<li>Plugin configuration settings</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
SureCookie processes data through its API service at library.surecookie.com to empower cookie scanning and region-aware consent. Here is exactly what happens and why.
What we send to surecookie.com:
When your site is connected to the billing portal, the plugin sends only:
<ul>
<li>An opaque account identifier (UUID) — never your email address.</li>
<li>The site URL, plugin version, and the URLs you’re scanning.</li>
<li>For Pro users: an HMAC signature derived from your license key (the license key itself never crosses the wire after activation).</li>
</ul>
Your admin email is never transmitted on scan requests, scan polling, or any other recurring call after authentication completes.
What Is Processed and Why:
<ul>
<li>Cookie Scanning: When you run a scan, page URLs are sent to the scanning service where a real browser detects cookies and scripts. Detected cookie information (names, domains, durations) is used to categorize cookies and improve detection accuracy across all SureCookie installations.</li>
<li>Region Detection: Visitor IP addresses are processed through MaxMind to determine country-level location for applying the correct Country into logs. IP addresses are masked before being stored in your database.</li>
<li>Consent Records: Consent choices, timestamps, and user session ID details are logged locally in your WordPress database for compliance documentation.</li>
</ul>
Where Data Lives:
<ul>
<li>All consent logs, scan results, and settings are stored in your WordPress database</li>
<li>Data sent to library.surecookie.com for scanning and geolocation may be temporarily stored for processing</li>
<li>Nothing is sold, shared with third parties, or used for advertising</li>
</ul>
Since visitor data is processed through SureCookie’s services, this should be mentioned in your site’s privacy policy. Full details: <a href="https://surecookie.com/privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://surecookie.com/privacy-policy/</a>
Data Retention and Control:
<ul>
<li>Consent logs and scan results can be viewed, exported, or deleted anytime from your WordPress admin</li>
<li>Retention periods are configurable in plugin settings</li>
</ul>
Security:
<ul>
<li>All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption</li>
<li>API communications are secured with authentication tokens</li>
</ul>
For questions about data processing, visit <a href="https://surecookie.com/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://surecookie.com/support/</a>
<h3>About Brainstorm Force</h3>
SureCookie is built by Brainstorm Force, the team behind Astra and other widely used WordPress products.
<h3>Support</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/surecookie/" rel="ugc">Support Forum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://surecookie.com/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
</ul>

SureCookie – Smarter Cookie Consent solution

Real cookie consent for WordPress. Browser-based scanning, smart categorization, strict script blocking, and consent logs stored in your database.

DigiHold

<h4>🍪 COOKIE CONSENT FOR GDPR, CCPA, LGPD & EPRIVACY</h4>
DigiConsent is a powerful cookie consent plugin that helps you comply with GDPR (EU), CCPA/CPRA (California), LGPD (Brazil), POPIA (South Africa), and other privacy regulations while maintaining a great user experience. Create beautiful, customizable cookie banners with advanced features like script management, detailed analytics, and geolocation targeting.
<h4>✅ FREE FEATURES</h4>
Everything you need for cookie compliance, included in the free version:
<ul>
<li>Beautiful Cookie Banners – Modern, customizable designs that match your brand</li>
<li>Multiple Banner Positions – Bottom, top, fullscreen overlay, or custom positioning</li>
<li>Cookie Categories – Essential, analytics, marketing, and functional categories</li>
<li>Granular Consent – Let users choose exactly which cookies they accept</li>
<li>Consent Logging – Track and audit all consent decisions with timestamps</li>
<li>Analytics Dashboard – View acceptance rates, trends, and statistics</li>
<li>Advanced Color Picker – RGB/RGBA support with transparency control</li>
<li>Import/Export Settings – Easily transfer settings between sites</li>
<li>Quick Script Setup – Built-in templates for Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and more</li>
<li>Google Consent Mode v2 – Full support for Google’s consent framework</li>
<li>Privacy Policy Links – Direct links to your privacy policy page</li>
<li>Responsive Design – Perfect display on all devices and screen sizes</li>
<li>Translation Ready – Full support for multilingual sites</li>
</ul>
<h4>🚀 PRO FEATURES</h4>
Upgrade to <a href="https://digihold.click/digiconsent-pro" rel="nofollow ugc">DigiConsent Pro</a> for advanced targeting and behavior control:
🌍 Geolocation Targeting 
* Country Targeting – Show different banners to visitors from specific countries 
* EU/EEA Automatic – Target all EU/EEA countries with one click 
* US State Targeting – Comply with state-specific laws (CPRA, VCDPA, etc.) 
* IP Geolocation – Automatic visitor location detection using MaxMind GeoLite2 
* Location Rules – Create custom rules with different settings per region 
* Fallback Options – Control what happens when location can’t be detected
🎯 Advanced Behavior Controls 
* Display Delay – Show banner after X seconds 
* Scroll Trigger – Display banner after user scrolls X% of page 
* Exit Intent – Show banner when user attempts to leave 
* Auto-Hide – Automatically hide banner after X seconds 
* Page Lock – Prevent page interaction until consent is given 
* Blur Effect – Blur page content until user makes a choice 
* ESC Key Close – Allow users to close banner with ESC key
🎨 Enhanced Design Options 
* Hero Media – Add images or videos to your banner 
* Video Backgrounds – Autoplay, loop, and mute controls 
* Multiple Layouts – Additional banner layout options 
* Per-Location Customization – Different designs for different countries
⚙️ Regional Compliance 
* Regional Consent Modes – Different opt-in/opt-out behavior per location 
* Regional Google Consent Mode – Location-specific GCM settings 
* Consent Expiry Per Region – Different cookie lifetimes by location 
* Regional Button Visibility – Show/hide buttons based on location
📜 Custom Script Management 
* Head Scripts – Add custom JavaScript/tracking codes to the document head 
* Body Scripts – Inject scripts right after the opening body tag 
* Footer Scripts – Add scripts before the closing body tag 
* Per-Category Scripts – Assign custom scripts to specific cookie categories 
* Consent-Based Loading – Scripts only execute after user consent
<a href="https://digihold.click/digiconsent-pro" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about DigiConsent Pro →</a>
<h4>🎨 Extensive Customization</h4>
Every aspect of the cookie banner can be customized:
<ul>
<li>Colors & Transparency – Advanced color picker with RGBA support</li>
<li>Typography – Customize fonts, sizes, and styles</li>
<li>Button Styling – Full control over button appearance</li>
<li>Animations – Choose from slide, fade, zoom, or no animation</li>
<li>Custom Content – Write your own banner text and privacy policy links</li>
<li>Logo Integration – Add your brand logo to the banner</li>
</ul>
<h4>📊 Analytics & Reporting</h4>
Track consent performance with detailed analytics:
<ul>
<li>Consent Statistics – View total accepts, rejects, and acceptance rates</li>
<li>Trend Charts – Visualize consent data over time</li>
<li>Category Analytics – See which cookie categories users accept most</li>
<li>Geographic Distribution – View consents by country (requires Pro)</li>
<li>Device Analytics – Track consents by device type</li>
<li>Consent Logs – Detailed audit trail of all consent decisions</li>
<li>Export Data – Download consent logs for compliance reporting</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔧 Developer-Friendly</h4>
Built with developers in mind:
<ul>
<li>Clean Code – Well-structured, documented codebase</li>
<li>Hooks & Filters – Extensive customization options</li>
<li>REST API Ready – Modern WordPress development practices</li>
<li>No jQuery – Vanilla JavaScript for better performance</li>
<li>Template Override – Override templates in your theme</li>
</ul>
<h4>🚀 Performance Optimized</h4>
DigiConsent is built for speed:
<ul>
<li>Lightweight – Minimal footprint on page load</li>
<li>Conditional Loading – Scripts load only when needed</li>
<li>Optimized Assets – Minified CSS and JavaScript</li>
<li>No External Dependencies – Everything self-contained</li>
<li>Cache Compatible – Works with all major caching plugins</li>
</ul>
<h4>🤝 Privacy First</h4>
We take privacy seriously:
<ul>
<li>No Data Collection – DigiConsent doesn’t send data to external servers</li>
<li>Local Storage – All consent data stored on your server</li>
<li>Open Source – Transparent, auditable code</li>
<li>Regular Updates – Stay compliant with changing regulations</li>
<li>Privacy Law Compliant – Built for GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, ePrivacy and other regulations</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
IMPORTANT: DigiConsent itself does not connect to any external services. However, it provides optional integration templates that allow users to add third-party tracking and analytics scripts to their cookie categories. These scripts are only loaded when users provide the necessary IDs/keys and when visitors consent to the respective cookie category.
When you configure these optional integrations, the following external services may be contacted:
<h4>Analytics Services (Optional)</h4>
Google Analytics 4 
* Purpose: Web analytics and tracking 
* Data Sent: User behavior, page views, events (configured by site owner) 
* When: Only when visitor consents to analytics cookies AND site owner has configured a GA4 Measurement ID 
* Service URL: https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js 
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
* Terms of Service: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/
Google Tag Manager 
* Purpose: Tag and script management 
* Data Sent: Varies based on configured tags 
* When: Only when visitor consents to analytics cookies AND site owner has configured a GTM Container ID 
* Service URL: https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js 
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
* Terms of Service: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/
Hotjar 
* Purpose: Behavior analytics and user feedback 
* Data Sent: User interactions, heatmaps, session recordings 
* When: Only when visitor consents to analytics cookies AND site owner has configured a Hotjar Site ID 
* Service URL: https://static.hotjar.com 
* Privacy Policy: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy/ 
* Terms of Service: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/terms-of-service/
<h4>Marketing Services (Optional)</h4>
Facebook Pixel 
* Purpose: Ad tracking and conversion measurement 
* Data Sent: Page views, events, user behavior 
* When: Only when visitor consents to marketing cookies AND site owner has configured a Facebook Pixel ID 
* Service URL: https://connect.facebook.net and https://www.facebook.com/tr 
* Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/ 
* Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms
LinkedIn Insight Tag 
* Purpose: LinkedIn ad tracking and analytics 
* Data Sent: Page views, conversions, demographic data 
* When: Only when visitor consents to marketing cookies AND site owner has configured a LinkedIn Partner ID 
* Service URL: https://snap.licdn.com and https://px.ads.linkedin.com 
* Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy 
* Terms of Service: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement
TikTok Pixel 
* Purpose: TikTok ad tracking and analytics 
* Data Sent: Page views, events, conversions 
* When: Only when visitor consents to marketing cookies AND site owner has configured a TikTok Pixel ID 
* Service URL: https://analytics.tiktok.com 
* Privacy Policy: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy 
* Terms of Service: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/terms-of-use
<h4>Functional Services (Optional)</h4>
Google Maps 
* Purpose: Interactive maps display 
* Data Sent: Location requests, map interactions 
* When: Only when visitor consents to functional cookies AND site owner has configured a Google Maps API Key 
* Service URL: https://maps.googleapis.com 
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
* Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms
Google reCAPTCHA 
* Purpose: Spam and bot prevention 
* Data Sent: User interaction data, browser information 
* When: Only when visitor consents to functional cookies AND site owner has configured a reCAPTCHA Site Key 
* Service URL: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js 
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
* Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
Intercom 
* Purpose: Customer messaging and support 
* Data Sent: User information, messages, behavior data 
* When: Only when visitor consents to functional cookies AND site owner has configured an Intercom App ID 
* Service URL: https://widget.intercom.io and https://api-iam.intercom.io 
* Privacy Policy: https://www.intercom.com/legal/privacy 
* Terms of Service: https://www.intercom.com/legal/terms-and-policies
Zendesk Chat 
* Purpose: Customer support chat 
* Data Sent: Chat messages, user information 
* When: Only when visitor consents to functional cookies AND site owner has configured a Zendesk Key 
* Service URL: https://static.zdassets.com 
* Privacy Policy: https://www.zendesk.com/company/agreements-and-terms/privacy-notice/ 
* Terms of Service: https://www.zendesk.com/company/agreements-and-terms/master-subscription-agreement/
Note: All of these integrations are completely optional. DigiConsent does not send any data to these services unless you explicitly configure the integration AND visitors provide consent. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to integrate.
<h3>Upgrade to Pro</h3>
Get DigiConsent Pro for advanced features:
<ul>
<li>📜 Custom script management (head, body, footer injection)</li>
<li>🌍 Geolocation targeting (countries, EU, US states)</li>
<li>🎯 Advanced behavior controls (delays, scroll triggers, exit intent)</li>
<li>📍 Location-based rules with regional settings</li>
<li>🎨 Hero media support (images and videos)</li>
<li>⚙️ Regional compliance features</li>
<li>🔄 Priority support and updates</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://digihold.click/digiconsent-pro" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to DigiConsent Pro →</a>

DigiConsent – Cookie Consent Banner for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Compliance

Cookie consent solution for WordPress. GDPR, CCPA, LGPD & ePrivacy compliant banners with analytics and geolocation support.

SureCookie – Smarter Cookie Consent solution vs DigiConsent – Cookie Consent Banner for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Compliance