Description
The TrustArc Cookie Consent Manager plugin assists WordPress site owners in configuring and integrating TrustArc’s Consent Management Platform (CMP). This plugin offers a user-friendly interface for adding the cookie consent manager script to the site without requiring any theme modifications.
Features:
Configure and inject the TrustArc CMP script
Load the banner container
Add a Cookie Preferences link anywhere on the site
Enable Google Consent Mode Integration
Enable WP Consent API Integration
Enable TrustArc Events
Disclaimer
⚠️ Important: Installing this plugin alone does not guarantee compliance with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD or other privacy laws. TrustArc provides the tools to facilitate compliance, but it is the responsibility of the website owner to configure the plugin properly and ensure that their cookie notice and consent management practices meet legal requirements.
External services
This plugin integrates with the TrustArc Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage cookie consent on your website.
Requirements:
- A valid TrustArc license is required to use this plugin.
What data is sent?
The plugin sends the following data to TrustArc:
- User’s location: To determine the applicable privacy regulations.
- Browser information: To optimize the consent experience.
- Consent choices: To record and manage user preferences.
- Interactions with the CMP: To track opt-in/out rates and improve the CMP’s effectiveness.
When is data sent?
Data is sent to TrustArc when:
- The CMP is loaded on a page.
- A user interacts with the CMP (e.g., accepts or rejects cookies).
Why is data sent?
Data is sent to TrustArc to:
- Provide and manage the cookie consent experience.
- Comply with privacy regulations.
Where is data sent?
Data is sent to the following TrustArc endpoint:
https://consent.trustarc.com/: To load the CMP, along with associated images, styles, and settings.
Links to TrustArc’s terms and policies:
- Privacy Policy: https://trustarc.com/privacy-policy/
- Terms of Service: https://trustarc.com/subscription-services-agreement/
Important Note: Installing this plugin alone does not guarantee compliance with GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws. You need to configure the plugin appropriately and ensure your cookie notice and consent management practices meet the specific legal requirements.
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Installation
Automatic installation
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Go to Plugins from your WordPress dashboard and select Add New Plugin.
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Search for TrustArc Cookie Consent Manager and Install Now.
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Click Activate to enable the plugin.
Manual installation
Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Go to TrustArc Setup in the WordPress admin panel.
Enter your TrustArc CMP script URL, parameters and configure the banner and preferences settings.
Save changes to apply the configurations.
FAQ
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This plugin integrates TrustArc’s Consent Management Platform (CMP) to facilitate compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and others. However, compliance depends on how the site owner configures consent settings, discloses data collection, and manages consent records.
To ensure compliance, verify that:
– Your consent banner is correctly configured within the TrustArc CMP dashboard.
– Your website’s privacy policy reflects your use of the CMP.
– You regularly review your consent settings to align with privacy laws.
– You implement necessary mechanisms, such as Tag Manager or other consent-aware tools, to ensure that tracking scripts and third-party services respect users’ preferences. -
You can obtain your CMP script from the TrustArc dashboard. Contact TrustArc Technical Account Manager or support if you need help.
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When enabled, the plugin configures Google Consent Mode to adjust how Google services (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads) process data based on user consent preferences. The plugin dynamically updates consent states in the
dataLayer, ensuring that tracking adjusts according to user selections. -
When enabled, the plugin integrates with the WordPress Consent API, allowing other plugins and themes to access and respect the user’s consent preferences. This ensures a more consistent and compliant user experience across your WordPress site.
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When enabled, the plugin will send events using the dataLayer object.
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❌ No, this plugin requires an active TrustArc CMP subscription. Without a valid subscription, the plugin will not function, as it relies on TrustArc’s CMP script to display the consent banner and manage user preferences.
To obtain a subscription, visit TrustArc CMP or contact your TrustArc representative.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0
- First public release.
Initial release with core functionality
