About this plugin
Cookie Guard is a comprehensive GDPR compliance plugin that helps you manage cookie consent on your WordPress website. With smart script blocking, customizable banners, and detailed consent logging, Cookie Guard ensures your website meets GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy requirements.
Key Features
- Customizable Cookie Banner – Fully customizable text, colors, and positioning
- Smart Script Blocking – Three-tier system ensures compatibility with page builders
- Four Cookie Categories – Necessary, Functional, Analytics, and Marketing
- Sticky Cookie Icon – Users can change preferences anytime via bottom-left icon
- Consent Logging – Secure database logging with CSV export
- Page Builder Compatible – Works with Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, and more
- GDPR Compliant – Helps meet EU GDPR and ePrivacy requirements
- Shortcode Support – Display cookie settings button anywhere
How It Works
Cookie Guard uses an intelligent three-tier script blocking system:
- Whitelist Check – Essential scripts (WordPress core, page builders, forms) are never blocked
- Pattern Detection – Automatically detects and blocks known tracking scripts (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- Custom Scripts – Add your own patterns via the admin panel
Cookie Categories
- Strictly Necessary – Always enabled, essential for website functionality
- Functional – Optional, enables enhanced features like videos and live chat
- Performance/Analytics – Optional, helps measure and improve site performance
- Marketing/Targeting – Optional, used for advertising and remarketing
Sticky Cookie Icon
After users accept or reject cookies, a customizable cookie icon appears in the bottom-left corner. Users can click it anytime to review and change their cookie preferences.
Page Builder Compatibility
Fully tested and compatible with:
- Elementor & Elementor Pro
- Divi & Divi Builder
- WPBakery Page Builder
- Beaver Builder
- Oxygen Builder
- Bricks Builder
- Gutenberg (WordPress Block Editor)
Privacy & Data Storage
- Consent data stored securely in WordPress database
- Records: User ID (if logged in), IP address, timestamp, consent status, and preferences
- View and export logs from admin panel
- Full GDPR compliance for data handling
Additional Information
Support
com/support
Documentation
com/cookie-guard-docs
Author
Developed by UX Design Experts
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Cookie Guard is a tool to help with GDPR compliance. You are responsible for ensuring your website’s overall GDPR compliance, including having a proper privacy policy and terms of service.