GDPR Cookie Compliance

For anyone who needs a cookie banner that blocks scripts, not just a decorative notice

Putting up a "we use cookies" sign is easy. The hard part is making sure Google Analytics, the Meta Pixel or a YouTube video do not load until the visitor says yes. GDPR Cookie Compliance is built for people who need that control and want to decide what loads by default and what loads only after consent.

It will not suit you if you expect to tick a box and forget about it. The plugin itself warns that it does not make your website compliant: you remain responsible for meeting the cookie law requirements. Nor is it for anyone looking for a privacy policy generator: it only links to the page you already have.

What GDPR Cookie Compliance manages in the banner and in consent

• Accept, reject, close and settings buttons, in whatever order you prefer. Visitors can revoke their consent later.
• Conditional scripts: you choose which ones always load and which ones load only with permission.
• Direct integration with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel and GTM4WP, plus support for Google Consent Mode v2.
• Configurable consent expiration and a link to your privacy policy page.
• Data on your own site: user information is stored locally on your website.

All texts are editable, and you can upload your logo and change colours and fonts so the banner does not clash with your design.

Every regulation is interpreted differently, and the plugin accepts that

Some require that no cookie is stored until the visitor accepts, while others opt for a full-screen layout that forces a decision. The plugin lets you set up either approach. It is designed to prepare your site for GDPR, CCPA, PECR, PIPEDA, LGPD and other privacy rules, but which configuration fits your case and your country is something you must assess yourself, or with your legal adviser.

If you work with a developer, the banner layout can be customised by copying the "gdpr-modules" folder into the theme. That route is for technical profiles only.

Features of the paid add-on you may be looking for

Several things a serious buyer often asks for are not in the free version but in the premium add-on:

• Consent log, so you can prove consent was given.
• Geolocation, to show the banner only to visitors from the EU or from specific countries.
• Full-screen cookie wall.
• Blocking of third-party iframes, such as YouTube, until cookies are accepted.
• Consent renewal when your policy changes.
• Accept on scroll or with a timer.
• Detailed cookie declaration (name, provider, purpose and expiration) via shortcode.
• Anonymous acceptance statistics.
• Multisite features and settings export and import.

If your site has embedded videos or you need to justify consent, check in the demo beforehand which part of what you want is premium.

Languages, accessibility and performance

It is compatible with WPML, TranslatePress, Polylang, QTranslate and WP Multilang, and includes a .pot file for translations. It is available in 22 languages, has a mobile responsive design, is optimised for WCAG and ADA accessibility guidelines, and works with the main caching plugins and servers.

Frequently asked questions

Does installing it make my site GDPR compliant?

No. The plugin helps you prepare the site, but the responsibility for complying with the regulations is yours.

Does it send my visitors' data to an external server?

No. User data is stored locally on your website.

Can I show the banner only to European visitors?

Yes, but geolocation is a premium feature.

Can it block Google Analytics until consent is given?

Yes: you can decide which scripts load by default and which only with consent, with direct Analytics and Tag Manager integration.

Can I change the texts and the look?

Yes, all text is editable and you can adjust the logo, colours and fonts.