{"id":30170,"date":"2023-10-28T08:54:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T08:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/?p=30170"},"modified":"2024-04-26T14:31:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T14:31:35","slug":"wordpress-cookie-consent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wordpress-cookie-consent\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress Cookie Consent Plugins You Can Use to Avoid GDPR Penalties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Until now, chances are high that you have heard of the &#8220;GDPR&#8221; term that is being more and more discussed online. It&#8217;s a recent topic that connects with all the large data breaches and security issues on major online platforms of late.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If you 1) have your own website and, 2)receive visitors from the EU or European Economic Area and, 3)you collect personal data on your website from them, then GDPR applies to you. This is why WordPress cookie consent will be needed from now on.<\/p>\n<p>These regulations also apply to any supplier that is outside the EU and wants to offer services or products and also collects information from people in the EU or EEA.<\/p>\n<p>This article created by our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\">wpDataTables<\/a> is here to help. Continue reading to find out more about WordPress Cookie Consent plugins and which one to pick.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wordpress-cookie-consent\/#What_is_WordPress_GDPR_Compliance\">What is WordPress GDPR Compliance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wordpress-cookie-consent\/#Basic_Principles_of_GDPR\">Basic Principles of GDPR<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wordpress-cookie-consent\/#These_are_the_best_cookie_consent_plugins_for_WordPress\">These are the best cookie consent plugins for WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wordpress-cookie-consent\/#FAQ_on_WordPress_cookie_consent_plugins\">FAQ on WordPress cookie consent plugins<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wordpress-cookie-consent\/#Conclusion_on_WordPress_cookie_consent_plugins\">Conclusion on WordPress cookie consent plugins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_WordPress_GDPR_Compliance\"><\/span>What is WordPress GDPR Compliance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This law was put into effect in 2018 to protect data and privacy for people that are inside the European Union. What this means is that you need to ensure that your data processing practices are in line with the GDPR or face harsh penalties.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond active <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jotform.com\/data-collection-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">data collection<\/a> (e.g. a user filling in a form), passive data collection like dropping cookies into a browser and other similar tracking technologies need to be disclosed, and the user must be asked for consent. So, for a WP site, a WordPress cookie consent mechanism is going to be needed in order to act as the regulators say.<\/p>\n<p>There are two different subjects on this matter that relate to data: personal data and processing of the personal data. Personal data stands for any piece of information that can be considered personal data: the name, health information, date of birth, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Processing of the personal data refers to any activity that is performed on personal data like the storing of an IP address on your web server or database.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.incogni.com\/remove-personal-info-from-google\/\">take control of your data<\/a> in compliance with WordPress GDPR standards, it&#8217;s essential to implement robust measures for both active and passive data collection on your website.<\/p>\n<p>By incorporating a comprehensive WordPress cookie consent mechanism and transparently disclosing passive data collection practices, you not only adhere to regulatory requirements but also empower users to make informed decisions about their privacy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Principles_of_GDPR\"><\/span>Basic Principles of GDPR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An important aspect of GDPR towards cookie consent is who is going to be accountable for them. The principles that apply for this are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data is processed lawfully and transparently, requiring consent to be given.<\/li>\n<li>Personal data needs to be collected for a specific, explicit, and legitimate purpose and used for that purpose only.<\/li>\n<li>Personal data needs to be relevant and limited for collection to only that which is really necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Personal data needs to be kept up to date.<\/li>\n<li>Personal data needs to be kept for a short period.<\/li>\n<li>Personal data needs to be processed with adequate security controls.<\/li>\n<li>The controller needs to demonstrate the compliance of these principles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a business does not comply with Data Protection, significant fines might be applied. They can reach even \u20ac20 million or 4 % of the global sales of a business depending on which is higher.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_are_the_best_cookie_consent_plugins_for_WordPress\"><\/span>These are the best cookie consent plugins for WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We are going to show you 11 great tools for GDPR compliance that can be used on your website. These tools will help you implement an adequate WordPress cookie consent mechanism so that you are covered in terms of the GDPR and EU cookie regulations.<\/p>\n<h3>WP AutoTerms<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/auto-terms-of-service-and-privacy-policy\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30172\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-auto.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-auto.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-auto-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30172 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20359%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20359%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-auto.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-auto-300x135.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-auto.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>WP AutoTerms is one of the most used WordPress cookies plugins because it helps you create a privacy policy page with terms and conditions. On top of that, you can also do custom policy pages depending on your needs.<\/p>\n<h3>CookiePro<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiepro.com\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30173\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookiepro.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookiepro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookiepro-300x125.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30173 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20332%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20332%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookiepro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookiepro-300x125.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookiepro.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>CookiePro is an intuitive system that can help with notifying users of GDPR compliance and it can also scan the site for different cookies that it uses. It&#8217;s perfect for WordPress cookie consent and you will be able to use it with ease.<\/p>\n<p>As a bonus, users will be able to disable any cookies that they don&#8217;t agree with when visiting the site.<\/p>\n<h3>Total GDPR Compliance<\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30174 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-300x116.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30174 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20308%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20308%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-300x116.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>This WordPress cookie consent plugin has a lot of useful features that can help you out with GDPR compliance. It has 3 different layouts and 30+ templates to display cookies in different ways.<\/p>\n<p>Even more, the plugin also has inbuilt shortcodes that can add data access request forms, data rectification forms and data forget forms. It&#8217;s up to you to decide what and where.<\/p>\n<h3>WP GDPR Compliance<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-gdpr-compliance\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30175\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-gpdr.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-gpdr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-gpdr-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30175 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20361%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20361%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-gpdr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-gpdr-300x135.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-gpdr.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a useful plugin that helps the website owner to comply with the GDPR regulations.&nbsp; It works in a simple manner and you should not have any kind of problems with it.<\/p>\n<h3>GDPR<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/gdpr\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30176\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPDR1.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPDR1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPDR1-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30176 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20380%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20380%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPDR1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPDR1-300x143.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/GPDR1.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another useful plugin that will assist you in getting compliant is this one. It&#8217;s perfect for WordPress cookie consent and not only. Just check it out and see for yourself if it can be the one that you should go for.<\/p>\n<h3>WP Legal Pages<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wplegalpages\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30177\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-legal.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-legal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-legal-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30177 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20376%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20376%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-legal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-legal-300x141.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wp-legal.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This plugin is another popular WordPress privacy policy tool that comes with more than 25+ legal page templates and they can be easily updated. All you need to add is the business information once to update all of the templates.<\/p>\n<h3>Cookie Notice for GDPR<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/cookie-notice\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30178\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-gpdr.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-gpdr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-gpdr-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30178 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20360%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20360%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-gpdr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-gpdr-300x135.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-gpdr.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you need a plugin that helps you out with WordPress cookie consent this one comes with different options that you can try. What is cool about it is that it can work with Polylang so this means you get multilingual support. It also helps in terms of SEO and you can set the expiration for cookies.<\/p>\n<h3>GDPR Cookie Compliance<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/gdpr-cookie-compliance\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30179\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-compliance.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-compliance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-compliance-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30179 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20372%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20372%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-compliance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-compliance-300x140.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-compliance.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This plugin has been designed to help you prepare the website you have for the GDPR regulations that are related to cookies.It gives users control over the cookies stored in their browsers and allows for consent to be revoked at any time.<\/p>\n<h3>GDPR Cookie Consent<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/cookie-law-info\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30182\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-consent.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-consent.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-consent-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30182 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20374%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20374%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-consent.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-consent-300x140.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-consent.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This plugin offers a variety of basic settings for the WordPress cookie consent regulations. You can control if the cookie consent bar is off or on and also choose where you show the information.<\/p>\n<p>The GDPR Cookie Consent also provides some customization options that can fit your site&#8217;s design. This means you can choose the cookie bar color, text and, generally speaking, how it appears in front of the users.<\/p>\n<h3>Complianz GDPR<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30183\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/complianz.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/complianz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/complianz-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30183 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20371%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20371%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/complianz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/complianz-300x139.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/complianz.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This plugin does everything that you need for GDPR compliance. It can detect if you need any cookie warning and also integrates with Google Analytics. It&#8217;s great if you want to scan your site for cookies or generate new ones so give it a try.<\/p>\n<h3>Ninja GDPR Compliance for WordPress<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/ninja-gdpr-compliance\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30181\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ninja.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ninja.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ninja-300x137.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30181 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20366%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20366%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ninja.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ninja-300x137.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ninja.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another plugin that helps you with the GDPR compliance is Ninja. It doesn&#8217;t have its own templates but you can add shortcodes to the existing pages of your website.<\/p>\n<h3>Cookiebot | GDPR Compliant Cookie Consent and Notice<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/cookiebot\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30184\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-bot.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-bot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-bot-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30184 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20389%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20389%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-bot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-bot-300x146.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-bot.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This plugin is perfect for WordPress cookie consent because it gives users the chance to choose from different categories. This means they will be able to easily withdraw or change their consent.<\/p>\n<h3>Ultimate WP GDPR Compatible Toolkit for WordPress<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1.envato.market\/9dk44\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30185\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ultimate-gpdr-plugin.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ultimate-gpdr-plugin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ultimate-gpdr-plugin-300x127.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30185 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20338%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20338%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ultimate-gpdr-plugin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ultimate-gpdr-plugin-300x127.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ultimate-gpdr-plugin.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a premium plugin that helps you get your website GDPR compatible with just a few clicks. The plugin has all the data needed and it will keep your website safely within the terms of the recently launched data protection laws.<\/p>\n<h3>GDPR Cookie Consent Banner<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/uk-cookie-consent\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30180\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-cnsent-banner.jpg\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-cnsent-banner.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-cnsent-banner-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30180 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20368%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"800\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20368%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-cnsent-banner.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-cnsent-banner-300x138.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpdatatables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gpdr-cookie-cnsent-banner.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>GDPR Cookie Consent Banner is a great plugin to use for your WordPress cookie consent. It offers a consent banner together with a cookie policy page and it\u2019s an absolute breeze to set up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_on_WordPress_cookie_consent_plugins\"><\/span>FAQ on WordPress cookie consent plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>How do WordPress Cookie Consent Plugins work?<\/h3>\n<p>Well, in the simplest terms, these nifty plugins help <strong>website owners<\/strong> showcase a banner or pop-up, letting visitors know about the cookies and tracking stuff on the site.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s all about being transparent and ensuring users know what&#8217;s going on with their data. Remember the whole <strong>GDPR compliance<\/strong> and <strong>EU data protection<\/strong>? Yeah, that&#8217;s where these come into play. Transparency is key in today&#8217;s digital age!<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the big deal about GDPR and these plugins?<\/h3>\n<p>So, GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It&#8217;s this huge <strong>EU data protection<\/strong> law that mandates businesses to be super clear about how they collect and use user data.<\/p>\n<p>And guess what? Those <strong>cookie notifications<\/strong> you see everywhere? That&#8217;s websites trying to be compliant. If you have a WordPress site, these plugins are the easiest way to stay on the right side of the law.<\/p>\n<h3>Why can&#8217;t I just ignore the whole cookie thing?<\/h3>\n<p>Ah, I get it. It feels like just another thing to deal with, right? But ignoring it isn&#8217;t a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>If your website interacts with folks from the EU, then the <strong>EU Cookie Law<\/strong> and <strong>GDPR compliance<\/strong> are crucial. Plus, it&#8217;s all about <strong>user privacy<\/strong> and trust. No one likes feeling like their data&#8217;s being used without them knowing, you know?<\/p>\n<h3>Do all websites need a cookie consent plugin?<\/h3>\n<p>Not <em>all<\/em>, but a good chunk of them do. Especially if they&#8217;re using things like analytics, ads, or other third-party services. These usually set cookies.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re keen on respecting <strong>user consent<\/strong> and following regulations like <strong>GDPR<\/strong> and <strong>CCPA<\/strong>, it&#8217;s a good move. It&#8217;s like the polite thing to do in the digital realm.<\/p>\n<h3>How often should I update the plugin?<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;d be surprised, but things change quite a bit in the <strong>data protection<\/strong> world. So, it&#8217;s a smart move to regularly check for updates.<\/p>\n<p>Developers usually tweak things here and there to align with the latest <strong>privacy regulations<\/strong>. Staying updated ensures your website remains compliant and that nifty <strong>cookie banner<\/strong> does its job right.<\/p>\n<h3>Are these plugins a one-size-fits-all solution?<\/h3>\n<p>I wish! But, nope. Every website&#8217;s a bit different. Some might need just a basic <strong>cookie notification<\/strong>, while others might need more advanced <strong>consent management<\/strong> features.<\/p>\n<p>Dive into the plugin settings, see what fits best for your site, and always keep an eye on those <strong>privacy tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I choose the right plugin for my site?<\/h3>\n<p>Look, with so many options out there, I&#8217;d suggest checking out reviews and maybe even testing a few out. Think about your site&#8217;s needs. Need detailed <strong>cookie settings<\/strong> options?<\/p>\n<p>Or just a basic <strong>cookie pop-up<\/strong>? See which plugin offers the right balance of features and simplicity. Oh, and don&#8217;t forget to check compatibility with your WordPress version!<\/p>\n<h3>Can I customize the look and feel of the consent banner?<\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely! Most plugins let you play around with the design, colors, and text of your <strong>cookie banner<\/strong>. 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It covers more than just cookies.<\/p>\n<p>So, while a cookie consent plugin handles the <strong>cookie law<\/strong> part, you&#8217;d also want to ensure you&#8217;ve got a solid <strong>privacy policy<\/strong>, handle <strong>data breaches<\/strong> appropriately, and respect <strong>data subjects&#8217;<\/strong> rights. It&#8217;s a piece of the puzzle, but there&#8217;s more to the whole picture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_on_WordPress_cookie_consent_plugins\"><\/span>Conclusion on WordPress cookie consent plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No matter your type of WordPress site (company website, forum, personal blog, etc.), you need to pay attention to WordPress cookie consent and any other regulations that come with GDPR. Failing to do so may result in harsh penalties levied against you.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there are a ton of plugins available that you can choose from for just this purpose. 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