Avacy CMP vs Cookiefy GDPR Compliance

Overview The WordPress Consent Solution Plugin is a powerful tool that empowers website owners to easily configure a Consent Management Platform (CMP) and preemptively block all trackers on their website. This plugin ensures compliance with privacy regulations by providing users with the ability to manage their consent preferences for tracking technologies. Features Consent Management Platform (CMP) User-Friendly Interface: The plugin offers an intuitive dashboard for configuring and customizing the Consent Management Platform to suit your website’s needs. Customizable Cookie Banners: Easily create and customize consent banners to inform users about the use of trackers on your website. Consent Logging: Keep track of user consent preferences and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Tracker Preemptive Blocking Comprehensive Tracker Database: The plugin includes a regularly updated database of known trackers. It enables you to preemptively block these trackers, enhancing user privacy. The plugin preemptively blocks all the scripts that might contain a string in the src attribute or in the inner HTML that matches the strings you can configure on Avacy for each vendor. Avacy is a SaaS-based CMP that helps websites manage user consents efficiently and in compliance with data protection regulations. The platform offers customizable consent forms and integrates seamlessly with various web properties. Compatible with WP Consent API Avacy integrates out-of-the-box with the WP Consent API plugin. When WP Consent API is active, Avacy: registers itself as a compliant CMP (no admin action required); forces the optin consent type so other WP Consent API-aware plugins behave correctly by default; bridges the Avacy banner consent event to wp_set_consent, mapping Google Consent Mode flags to WP Consent API categories. The mapping applied when the user interacts with the banner is: WP Consent API category Granted when the user accepts… functional always allow preferences personalization_storage statistics analytics_storage statistics-anonymous analytics_storage marketing any of ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization The integration is dormant when WP Consent API is not installed, so it is safe to enable Avacy on any site. Usage Cookie Banners: Cookie banners will automatically appear on your site once configured. Users can manage their consent preferences through these banners. Tracker Control: Trackers are preemptively blocked based on a blacklist JSON file hosted on an AWS content delivery network. Every time a page in the website is loaded, Avacy checks if scripts injected in the current page have src attribute or the innerHTML property containing a string matching the patterns in the blacklist and, if so, overrides some attributes and blocks the script. Every script blocked this way will be launched only if user grants consent to the corresponding vendor and purposes by opting-in from the first layer or by selecting the vendor and its purposes from the second layer (the preference center). CDN Information The CDN used by Avacy is CloudFront, pointing to the following S3 bucket: https://avacy-cdn.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/ https://assets.avacy-cdn.com/ Integration Example Each custom vendor list can be reached using the following format: https://assets.avacy-cdn.com/config/{avacy_team_name}/{avacy_webspace_key}/custom-vendor-list.json; Explanation Base Url: The base URL for the configuration file is https://assets.avacy-cdn.com/config/. avacy_team_name: This option should be replaced with your specific tenant identifier. This is a unique identifier for your organization within Avacy. avacy_webspace_key: This option should be replaced with your specific webspace key. This is a unique identifier for your specific webspace within your tenant’s account. Example URL Assuming the following: Tenant ID: tenant123 Webspace Key: webspace456 The URL to access the custom vendor list would be: https://assets.avacy-cdn.com/config/tenant123/webspace456/custom-vendor-list.json Account Requirements To connect to and utilize Avacy’s services, you need an active Avacy account with valid credentials, which include: Tenant ID: Provided upon registration with Avacy. Webspace Key: Generated after creating a new web space on Avacy. Ensure you have these credentials available to correctly generate the URLs needed for integration. Avacy Consent Solution API The plugin provides an interface that allows connecting to your consent archive on Avacy. To do this, it’s necessary to generate a token from the Avacy platform and insert it into the Token field in the API token tab. This way, all the forms present on the page will be visible, and it will be possible to select various options, including: the ability to store consents given for that specific form in the consent archive; the fields to store for that form; a field to identify the user who has given the consent to be stored in the archive. Everytime a user submits his data from a contact form, Avacy will perform a POST request towards Avacy Consent API, using the previously generated token as authenticator. Under What Circumstances is Avacy Used? Avacy is utilized whenever users provide consent through forms or interactions on your WordPress site. The plugin sends this consent data to Avacy’s servers for storage and processing. Avacy Service Link For more information about Avacy and its features, visit Avacy’s website. Avacy Terms of Use and Privacy Policies Avacy uses 3rd party services as the Avacy REST API and AWS distributions to provide assets as the blacklist JSON file. Before integrating Avacy with this plugin, please review the Avacy Terms of use and Privacy Policy to understand how your data is handled and what responsibilities you have as a user of their service. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve the functionality of the plugin. Disclosure of Third-Party Service Usage Our plugin utilizes third-party services to enhance its functionality. Below, we detail the specific circumstances under which these services are used, along with links to the respective service providers, their terms of use, and privacy policies. Services Utilized Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud platform offering a wide range of services, including computing power, storage, and networking, as well as advanced technologies like machine learning and IoT. AWS is designed for flexibility, scalability, and service reliability. AWS CloudFront is a fast content delivery network (CDN) service that securely delivers data, videos, applications, and APIs to users globally with low latency and high transfer speeds. The URLs https://jumpgroup.avacy-cdn.com and https://assets.avacy-cdn.com are custom domains provided to access the AWS CloudFront service. Each asset is fetched from these URLs. Script Enqueuing Script enqueuing involves dynamically adding the main JavaScript core in order to display the cookie banner on your page. This method ensures that scripts are loaded only when needed, reducing page load times and improving performance. Configuration Fetching CMP configuration fetching is used to dynamically load the latest CMP configuration settings and vendor lists from a remote server. This process ensures that the plugin operates with the most current data, improving security, compatibility, and functionality. Service Provider Information Service URL: Amazon Web Services Privacy Policy: AWS Privacy Policy Terms of Use: AWS Terms of Use Legal Protection For your protection and to ensure transparency, we disclose the reliance on third-party services within our plugin. The URLs above provide detailed information on the terms of use and privacy policies of AWS. Users are encouraged to review these documents to understand the terms and conditions under which these third-party services operate. By using our plugin, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the provided links or contact us directly for more information. License This WordPress Consent Solution Plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later.

Cookiefy provides enterprise-grade GDPR compliance for WordPress websites through an intelligent cookie consent management system. The plugin connects to the Cookiefy service to automatically detect, classify, and manage cookies while providing visitors with proper consent options. IMPORTANT: This plugin requires connection to external Cookiefy services to function. Please review the “External Services” section below for complete details on data transmission and privacy implications. Key Features Automatic Cookie Detection – Advanced AI-powered scanning detects all cookies on your website Intelligent Classification – Automatically categorizes cookies (Necessary, Analytics, Marketing, Preferences, Unclassified) Multiple Core Modes – Choose between Standard, Lenient, or Strict blocking based on your needs Premium Banner Themes – Professional designs including Comprehensive and Compact Modern styles Real-time Updates – Cookie settings sync instantly across your website WordPress Integration – Full AJAX support with proper nonce security Custom Configuration – Advanced JSON configuration for power users Performance Optimized – CDN delivery with script preloading for fast load times Core Modes Standard Mode (Recommended) * Balanced GDPR compliance with optimized performance * Blocks cookies and essential tracking scripts * Maintains good site compatibility * Best for most WordPress websites Lenient Mode (Lightweight) * Minimal cookie blocking for maximum compatibility * Only blocks cookie writes – scripts load normally * Best page performance with reduced privacy protection * Ideal for complex JavaScript applications or performance-critical sites Strict Mode (Advanced Users Only) * Maximum GDPR compliance with comprehensive blocking * Blocks scripts, DOM modifications, network requests, and localStorage * May cause website functionality issues * Only recommended for advanced users who can handle potential breakage Service Integration This plugin connects to the Cookiefy external service (https://cookiefy.app) to: * Retrieve cookie classification data for your domain * Access banner configuration and translations * Synchronize consent preferences (optional) * Provide compliance reporting and analytics You must create an account at Cookiefy to obtain a Domain ID for the plugin to function. The service processes cookie data according to its privacy policy. Banner Themes Comprehensive (Recommended) – Feature-rich banner with detailed cookie information and customization options Compact Modern – Clean, minimal design optimized for mobile and desktop WordPress Features AJAX Integration – Seamless consent handling without page reloads Security First – Proper nonce verification on all AJAX requests Caching Compatible – Works with all major WordPress caching plugins Admin Integration – Full WordPress admin interface with live status updates Consent Logging – Optional compliance logging for audit purposes External Services REQUIRED EXTERNAL SERVICE DISCLOSURE This plugin relies on external services provided by Cookiefy to function. By installing and activating this plugin, you acknowledge that your website will connect to and transmit data to third-party services. Primary Service: Cookiefy Cookie Management Platform Service Provider: Cookiefy (cookiefy.app) Service Purpose: Cookie consent management, cookie classification, and GDPR compliance functionality What data is sent: * Your website’s domain name (for service authentication and configuration) * User consent preferences and timestamps (when users interact with the consent banner) * Basic website analytics data (page views, consent rates, banner interactions) * Referrer information and page URLs where consent events occur When data is sent: * During plugin initialization (domain verification and configuration retrieval) * When the consent banner loads on your website * When users interact with the consent banner (accept, reject, customize) * When cookies are detected and require classification * During banner configuration updates in the admin panel Service endpoints used: * https://api.cookiefy.app/api/cdn-config/ – Configuration and cookie classification data * https://api.cookiefy.app/api/cookie-db – Cookie classification database * https://api.cookiefy.app/api/report-unknown-cookie – Unknown cookie reporting Legal documentation: * Terms of Service: https://cookiefy.app/terms-of-service * Privacy Policy: https://cookiefy.app/privacy-policy CDN Service: Cookiefy Content Delivery Network Service Provider: Cookiefy CDN (cdn.cookiefy.app) Service Purpose: Fast, reliable delivery of consent banner scripts and assets, powered by cloudflare. What data is sent: * HTTP requests for JavaScript files and assets * Standard web server logs (IP address, user agent, referrer) * Your website’s domain name (in request headers) When data is sent: * Every time a visitor loads a page on your website (to fetch banner scripts) * During initial plugin setup and configuration CDN endpoints used: * https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-cookiefy-core.min.js – Core cookie blocking, and GDPR compliance functionality * https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-cookiefy-ui.min.js – Standard banner interface * https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-compact-cookiefy-ui-modern.min.js – Compact banner interface Legal documentation: * Same as primary service (Cookiefy terms and privacy policy apply) Data Processing Legal Basis Legitimate Interest: Cookie classification and service delivery Contractual Necessity: Providing the cookie consent management service User Consent: Analytics and reporting features (where applicable) Data Retention and Geographic Processing Configuration data: Retained for the duration of active service subscription Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months for reporting purposes User consent records: Retained according to legal requirements (typically 3 years) Processing locations: European Union and United States data centers Your Control and User Rights Users can request data deletion through the Cookiefy dashboard You can disable analytics collection in the plugin settings The service complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations You can export your consent data through the Cookiefy dashboard Alternative Solutions If you prefer not to use external services, consider: * Self-hosted cookie consent solutions * WordPress-only cookie plugins (with limited functionality) * Custom development for your specific requirements By using this plugin, you acknowledge that: 1. Your website will connect to and transmit data to Cookiefy services 2. You have reviewed and accept Cookiefy’s terms of service and privacy policy 3. You understand the data transmission requirements for the service to function 4. You will inform your website visitors about these external connections as required by law Support and Documentation Documentation: https://cookiefy.app/en/docs/ Support Center: https://cookiefy.app/contact Service Website: https://cookiefy.app This plugin requires a Domain ID from your Cookiefy account. Sign up for a free trial to get started with enterprise-grade cookie compliance. Privacy and External Services This plugin integrates with the Cookiefy service (cookiefy.app) to provide cookie management functionality. When active, the plugin: Connects to Cookiefy CDN servers to load optimized scripts Retrieves cookie classification data and banner configurations May synchronize consent preferences with the service (configurable) Processes Domain ID for service authentication Data Handling: * No personal data is transmitted without explicit user consent * Cookie detection and classification occurs through the external service * Consent data can be stored locally or optionally synchronized * All data transmission uses secure HTTPS connections Required External Connections: * https://cdn.cookiefy.app/ – For loading optimized banner and core scripts * https://cookiefy.app/ – For configuration and classification data The plugin respects user privacy and only processes data necessary for GDPR compliance functionality. Please review Cookiefy’s privacy policy at their website for complete details on data handling practices. Technical Requirements WordPress 5.0 or higher PHP 7.4 or higher HTTPS recommended for secure cookie handling Domain ID from Cookiefy account JavaScript enabled on visitor browsers Customisation beyond It is possible to have a completely custom banner with the blocking script, for more information on how to achieve this, contact [email protected]