=== PrivacyBee - The autopilot for website privacy ===
Contributors: privacybee
Tags: Cookie Banner, Privacy Policy, Imprint, GDPR, Cookie Consent
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.2.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Make your website compliant with PrivacyBee: cookie banner, privacy policy & imprint – kept up to date automatically.

== Description ==

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIzXoSEaMOo

Watch the video to set up PrivacyBee in just a few minutes – cookie banner, privacy policy and imprint. A detailed guide is available in our [support article](https://privacybee.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/103000372362-privacybee-auf-wordpress-website-einbinden).

- **Cookie Banner**: Integrated, automatically configurable cookie banner for full GDPR and Swiss DSG compliance.
- **Privacy Policy**: Automatically generated, always up-to-date privacy policy – simply embed it via a content element (shortcode, Gutenberg, Elementor, WPBakery).
- **Imprint**: Generate a legally compliant imprint and embed it via a content element (shortcode, Gutenberg, Elementor, WPBakery).
- **Automatic service detection and management**: PrivacyBee detects and manages all services on your website on its own – no manual maintenance.
- **Self-managing**: PrivacyBee updates and controls all privacy features automatically in the background – you don't have to worry about a thing.
- **Seamless integration**: Works effortlessly with popular page builders such as Elementor, Oxygen Builder and Gutenberg.
- **Automated legal compliance**: Easily add a comprehensive privacy section that automatically adapts to the latest legal requirements.
- **Custom design**: Flexibly adapt the look of the privacy block to match your website.
- **Multilingual support**: Create and display your privacy policy in multiple languages to serve international visitors.
- **Regular updates**: PrivacyBee regularly checks and updates the services integrated on your website and adjusts your privacy policy accordingly.
- **Cost-effective and user-friendly**: Quickly create a legally compliant privacy policy without legal expertise – no expensive lawyers.

== Third-Party Services ==

This plugin uses the third-party service **PrivacyBee** to automatically generate and update the privacy policy and to manage the cookie banner services.

- Service: [PrivacyBee](https://www.privacybee.io)
- Terms of Service: [PrivacyBee Terms of Service](https://www.privacybee.io/ch/nutzungsbedingungen/)
- Privacy Policy: [PrivacyBee Privacy Policy](https://www.privacybee.io/ch/datenschutzerklaerung/)

The plugin loads all scripts from the following domain:
- [https://app.privacybee.io](https://app.privacybee.io) – privacy policy (`widget.js`), cookie banner (`cookie-banner.js`) and imprint (`imprint-widget.js`)

Please make sure you have the required permissions to use this service and that you comply with the applicable terms. Data may be transmitted to PrivacyBee in accordance with the PrivacyBee privacy policy.

== Installation ==

1. **Upload the plugin:**
   - Open the WordPress admin dashboard.
   - Go to `Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin`.
   - Select the `privacybee.zip` file and click "Install Now".

2. **Activate the plugin:**
   - After installation, click "Activate".

== Usage ==

1. **Enter the API key:**
   - Enter your PrivacyBee API key in the plugin and activate the connection.

2. **Enable the cookie banner:**
   - Turn on the cookie banner to collect GDPR-compliant consent on your website.

3. **Insert the privacy policy:**
   - Add the PrivacyBee element with WPBakery, Gutenberg or Elementor to your page – the privacy policy is displayed automatically and kept up to date.

4. **Insert the imprint:**
   - Add the PrivacyBee imprint as a content element (WPBakery, Gutenberg or Elementor) to your imprint page – it is displayed automatically and kept up to date.

After installation, a new block is available in your page builder to insert a fully customizable privacy policy.

== Why PrivacyBee? ==

PrivacyBee offers a simple and efficient solution to make your website legally compliant with a cookie banner, privacy policy and imprint. Thanks to easy integration, flexible customization and regular updates, your website always meets the latest legal requirements.

== Multilingual Support ==

The privacy policy is available in German, English, French and Italian. The plugin interface is translated into German, English, French and Dutch. You can manage translations through the standard WordPress mechanisms.

== Troubleshooting ==

- **Widget not showing:** Make sure the API key is configured correctly and there are no conflicts with other plugins or themes.
- **Performance issues:** Check that the `widget.js` script loads correctly and the connection to the PrivacyBee API works.

== Screenshots ==

1. Onboarding: connect WordPress with your PrivacyBee account – or sign up for free.
2. Privacy settings: set up the cookie banner, privacy policy and imprint in one place.
3. Plugin settings: adopt the WordPress design and manage the PrivacyBee connection.

== Changelog ==

### [1.2.0] – 2026-06-12
- New onboarding screen with sign-up and account connection
- New plugin pages: "Privacy Settings" and "Plugin Settings"
- New content element: PrivacyBee Imprint (shortcode, Gutenberg, Elementor, WPBakery)
- Privacy policy: new styling options (full, minimal, none)
- New option: adopt the WordPress theme design for PrivacyBee elements
- Review prompt: asks for a rating after 30 days of use (via the WordPress admin notices)
- Revised, SEO-optimized plugin description including imprint

### [1.1.4] – 2026-06-11
- Restored security checks (nonce + capability) for all admin actions
- Fixed the root cause: duplicate script data that invalidated the nonce
- Removed outdated, unused translation files

### [1.1.3] – 2025-11-18
- Fixed a bug preventing the cookie banner from being disabled

### [1.1.2] – 2025-08-21
- Removed security checks that caused faulty behavior

### [1.1.1] – 2025-08-14
- Minor bug fixes and UI improvements

### [1.1.0] – 2025-08-07
- Full German translation and documentation
- New integrated cookie banner for GDPR compliance
- Automatic service detection and management of all website services
- PrivacyBee manages all privacy features on its own, no manual maintenance required
- Streamlined setup process with clear steps
- Updated user guide and plugin description

### [1.0.1] – 2024-12-20
- Added deblocking of Termly CMP for PrivacyBee scans.

### [1.0.0] – 2024-08-23
- Initial release with support for WPBakery, Gutenberg and Elementor.
- Multilingual support for German and English.
- Lazy loading for optimal performance.

== Support ==

For support, please visit our [support page](https://privacybee.freshdesk.com/support/home) or contact us at support@privacybee.io.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the [GPL-2.0 License](https://opensource.org/licenses/GPL-2.0).

== Further Information ==

- **Tested up to:** 7.0
- **Stable version:** 1.2.0
