Cookie Guard

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:

1. Whitelist Check – Essential scripts (WordPress core, page builders, forms) are never blocked
2. Pattern Detection – Automatically detects and blocks known tracking scripts (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
3. 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

For support, visit https://uxdesignexperts.com/support

Documentation

Full documentation available at https://uxdesignexperts.com/cookie-guard-docs

Author

Developed by UX Design Experts https://uxdesignexperts.com

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.