CHANGELOG Ultimate GDPR
5.3.4 (16.04.2024)
- update: Advanced Custom Field 6.2.9 bundle update

5.3.3 (28.03.2024)
- feature: Consent Mode Integration with GTM - Enhanced integration that updates window.dataLayer based on user consent changes, enabling real-time activation of GTM tags
- enhancement: Data Layer event - introduced ultimategdpr_tcf_consent_updated event

5.3.2 (15.03.2024)
- feature: option to minimize TCF popup on selected pages added;
- feature: Estonian and Portugese translations added to TCF modal;
- feature: WPML support added for TCF modal;
- feature: option to disable TCF modal for crawlers added;
- option to change the position of TCF trigger icon added;
- optimization: H1 tags removed from TCF modal for better SEO optimization;
- bugfix: [standard cookie popup] issue with analytics cookies blocking fixed;

5.3.1 (05.03.2024)
- feature: option to change motive color in TCF modal added;
- feature: vendor descriptions now loaded on-demand for improved performance
- feature: enhanced responsiveness and styling on mobile devices
- feature: Consent Tracking: "Cookie preferences" consents are now captured in the database
- feature: cookie consent log from TCF modal now can be downloaded;

5.3 (20.12.2023)
- feature: translations for TCF popup added;
- update: Google Analytics 4 support added;
- update: Google Consent Mode v.2 added;
- bugfix: issues with displaying 'Reject Cookies' button solved;
- bugfix: issues with translations for individual cookies groups corrected;
- bugfix: issue with displaying basic cookie bar solved;
- bugfix: issue with downloading translation files fixed;

5.2 (23.10.2023)
- feature: TCF vendor list is now updated automatically;
- feature: TCF: user constents are stored in a separate db table;
- feature: Google Consent mode features added for cookies management;
- feature: Secure Flags status is now displayed for each cookie;
- optimization: TCF choices popup UI is now improved;

5.1 (23.10.2023)
- update: TCF popup styling improved;
- fix: "Withdraw" button is now correctly displayed;
- fix: TCF functionalities now works correctly with WordPress in root subdirectory;

5.0 (11.10.2023)
- feature: TCF v2.2 (Transparency and Consent Framework) compliance features added;
- feature: Ukrainian translation added;
- update: ACF plugin updated to 6.2.0;
- update: IP database for geolocation updated;
- bugfix: Cookie scanner layout fixed;

4.5 (27.07.2023)
- feature:TCF (Transparency and Consent Framework) compatibility added;
- update: IP database for geolocation updated;
- bugfix: Cookie scanner layout fixed;

4.4 (27.04.2023)
- feature: Integration with GTM and Google Consent Mode added;
- feature: Integration with MetForms plugin added;
- bugfix: PHP 8.x warnings fixed;
- bugfix: issues with WP functionalities on PHP 8.0 fixed;
- update: ACF plugin updated to version 6.1.6;
- update: IPs database for Geolocation updated;
- update: Installation wizard is now opening upon plugin activation;

4.3 (20.03.2023)
- fix: fixed warning in "Accept Privacy Policy" shortcode;
- fix: fixed small compatibility issue with Avada theme in "Accept" shortcode;
- update: ACF plugin updated to version 6.1.4

4.2 (06.03.2023)
- feature: dates of next and last cookies scans now visible in admin panel,
- feature: geolocation feature for EU improved,
- bugfix: PHP errors and warnings fixed for installation wizard and cookie popup,

3.6 (01.06.2022)


4.1 (21.02.2023)
- optimization: improved WPML compatibility,
- fix: Unsubscribe - target page in confirmation email updated,
- fix: Forget me -  target page in confirmation email updated,
- fix: Trigger icon now showing after choosing 'Reject cookies',
- fix: 'Accept' button for Privacy Policy fixed for mutlilingual website

4.0 (10.02.2023)
- feature: New installation wizard added; you can now install the plugin and update the existing settings via graphical step-by-step creator,
- optimization: autoload plugins libraries update

3.5 (25.04.2022)
- feature: added new option in Advanced Cookies settings to block each cookie group individually;
- feature: added set of options for website speed optimization;
- feature: improved dashboard settings toggle off/on options;
- optimization: predefined values are now set for lists of features in individual cookies groups;
- bugfix: fixed cookie popup styling issues;
- bugfix: fixed age verification redirection in popup;
- bugfix: fixed universal outline issue for buttons;

3.4 (30.12.2021)
- update: ACF plugin update to 5.12.2
- bugfix: fix for privacy policy 
- update: slovak translation

3.3 (09.12.2021)
- update: bundled ACF Pro updated to secure 5.11.4 version;

3.2 (02.11.2021)
+ Reset cookie consent with every visit

3.1 (18.10.2021)
- bugfix: Age verification popup submit issues fixed for mobile and iOS devices;
- feature: Compatibility with Easy Forms for Mailchimp added,
- feature: Compatibility with Akismet Anti-Spam added

3.0 (13.05.2021)
- feature: added "reject" button to cookies information popup

2.9 (07.05.2021)
- improvement: Updated 'Reject All Cookies' with the option to add custom text instead of the X button
- improvement: Updated the Service section of the plugin.

2.8 (06.05.2021)
- bugfix: WP_DEBUG warning message fixed

2.7 (10.03.2021)
- bugfix: Fixed incorrect phrases in the English version of the plugin.
- bugfix: Ninja form will be working correctly when using Ultimate GDPR's consent checkbox

2.6 (02.02.2021)
- feature: Privacy Policy link can be open in new tab
- feature: Name and description of the Services checkbox added to the 'Forget me' tab now can be edited 
- feature: Services checkbox can be fully removed from the 'Forget Me' tab 

- bugfix: Can add custom Expiry Time for the Servies Manager
- bugfix: Filtering in the Cookie-List table was fixed
- bugfix: Nonce checker added to import options form
- bugfix: Improved Age Verification full-width style

2.5 (07.11.2020)
- bugfix: Fixed XXS vulnerability,
- bugfix: Cookie List table displaying issues fixed,
- enhancement: prevent going to the previous browser tab before age verification

2.4 (01.09.2020)
- feature: Added compatibility with Post SMTP
- feature: Added filter for cookies table

- bugfix: Fixed 'Check if user is from California' which wasn't working correctly. 

- update: updated ACF PRO version to 5.9.0
- update: updated German translation of the plugin

2.3 (14.08.2020)
- bugfix: Fixed the font issue in the stylesheet

2.2 (30.07.2020)
- bugfix: Fixed 'Enable Age Verification' option which should allow showing the pop-up on selected pages.

2.1 (28.07.2020)
- Bugfix: Age verification message will show the correct age value.
- Bugfix: Removed slide effect used in the User Settings shortcode.

2.0 (22.05.2020)
- Feature: CCPA - age verification form,
- Feature: CCPA - guard authorization for juvenile users,
- Feature: CCPA - data removal disclaimer,
- Feature: CCPA - "do not sell my information" form
- Feature: CCPA - California geolocation added
- Update: Updated FR translation

- Bugfix: Fixed Term and Conditions and Privacy Policy functionality for the admin users
- Bugfix: Improved fonts loading time

1.7.6 (18.05.2020)
- bugfix: Fixed update issue.

1.7.5 (19.03.2020)
- bugfix: Incorrect link structure in the consent checkbox to checkout [WooCommerce].
- bugfix: Improved Contact Form 7 Services functionality.
- bugfix: Quform Services issue fixed. 

- improvement: Removed the ID field from the Service
- improvement: Added hide cookie consent for user agents (bots)

1.7.4 (09.10.2019)
- feature: Added 'Delete consent log' option. 
- feature: X will now Decline cookies. 

- bugfix: updated ACF PRO to version 5.8.7
- bugfix: fixed height issue when 'Panel bottom' position is used.
- bugfix: fixed error when only background color was selected and no image background added under Cookie notice box.
- bugfix: fixed conflict between plugin and theme enqueue style name (both were using 'font-awesome')
- bugfix: fixed naming issues

1.7.3 (12.03.2019)
- feature: Added date of the last scan made by the Cookie Detector.
- feature: Added option to close the popup instead of accepting consent.
- feature: Converting Expiry Time to a human-readable date.
- feature: Added filter for Email sent at the bottom of Contact Form 7

- bugfix: Fixing minor issues (Undefined index notice message).
- bugfix: Added the possibility to use HTML tags in plugin's email templates. 
- bugfix: Languages translation updated
- bugfix: Added Latin-extended version of the fonts
- bugfix: Privacy Settings were not saving in Firefox and Safari
- bugfix: Update of the advanced-custom-fields used in the plugin.
- bugfix: Fixed Mailster deprecated hooks issue.
- bugfix: Fixed Trigger cookie icon in the code.
- bugfix: Preventing js errors while updating from a really old version.

1.7.2 (08.02.2019)
- feature: Added compatibility with Newsletter plugin
- feature: Personal Data Access file format optimized (empty fields will no longer be visible)

- optimization: compatibility with custom javascript libraries improved

- bugfix: Parse error after activating the plugin was fixed

1.7.1 (03.01.2019)
- feature: Added compatibility for Instagram Feed plugin.
- feature: Added compatibility for Formcraft Basic plugin.
- feature: Cookie popup 'Read more' can be open in a new tab instead.
- feature: Added HotJar integration.
- feature: Added new (optional) checkbox for WooCommerce consent.

- updated: Updated languages translations to version 1.7.1

- bugfix: Modal styles are not changing when the Cookie modal skin option is used.
- bugfix: Added missing Norwegian translation for the Cookie popup content and fixed other minor issues this option had.
- bugfix: Shortcodes provided by the plugin can be now added via do_shortcode();
- bugfix: Improved functionality of the pseudonymization option due to the WP Job manager issue.
- bugfix: Option to add a custom label for 'Protection shortcode' was fixed.
- bugfix: Fixed option which is checking if the user is from the European Union.

1.7.0 (19.12.2018)
- improvement: Translations for the languages are up to date. 

- bugfix: Trigger icon wasn't showing on the site when using Apas Box style.

1.6.9 (09.11.2018)
- feature: Added integration with Mailer lite.
- feature: Added compatibility with YITH WooCommerce Wishlist. 
- feature: Added compatibility with Custom Facebook Feed Integration.
- feature: Added option to add custom URL for Terms and Conditions.

- improvement: Plugin styles were optimized. 
- improvement: Added loader and improving styles of the Unsubscribe tab.
- improvement: Updated Cookie Popup styles.

- bugfix: QuForm form was missing from 'Data breach' section.
- bugfix: Read more button can be hidden when not 'Read more page' is set in the settings.
- bugfix: Advanced Cookie popup added by [ultimate_gdpr_cookie_popup] didn't want to hide.
- bugfix: Improved responsive of the Render cookies list for smartphones.
- bugfix: Changing the Modern mobile style back to the old version.
- bugfix: Fixed Oreo skin button size.
- bugfix: Improved the Form Skins styles when using Twenty Nineteen theme.

1.6.8 (08.10.2018)
- feature: Compatibility with CF7DB plugin was added.
- feature: Compatibility with LayerSlider WP plugin was added.
- feature: Improving Jetpack compatibility.
- feature: Added option to hide 'Unsubscribe' tab.
- feature: added 30 new Cookie notice box styles

- improvement: Fixed responsive design for cookie list.
- improvement: Admins will be informed about the number of pages which scan failed.
- improvement: Admins will be able to see the addresses of the pages which scans failed.
- improvement: Admins will be able to do a second scan for the pages which couldn't be scanned the first time. 
- improvement: Swedish translation added. 

- bugfix: Variable options are no longer blocked for the WooCommerce Variation Swatches plugin.
- bugfix: The non-registered users could receive credentials or emails addresses of other users (Mailster).
- bugfix: Some cookies were still blocked despite activating correct group.
- bugfix: Spam issue from the gdpr-dummy@createit.pl solved
- bugfix: Fixed the styling of the Cookie List

1.6.7 (01.10.2018)
- feature: Additional option to require administrators to accept 'Terms and Conditions' and 'Privacy Policy'. 

- improvement: improved compatibility with WooCommerce Shipping Tracking plugin.
- improvement: Content protection shortcode functionality improved.

- bugfix: Dummy user account now will be removed after cookie scan is finished.
- bugfix: Terms and Conditions redirection settings fixed.

1.6.6 (11.09.2018)
- features: Google Analytics - Tracking users anonymously now is available.
- feature: Compatibility with GA Google Analytics was added.
- feature: Compatibility with Disqus Conditional Load was added.
- features: Compatibility with Caldera Forms was added.

- improvements: Fixing minor style issues Cookie scanner.
- improvement: Extra space under the data rectification tab was removed. 
- improvement: improving caching for WP Rocket.

- bugfix: Privacy center Cookies will open the correct tab of User Settings of User Settings.
- bugfix: MY ACCOUNT email subject translations fixed.
- bugfix: Data access requests couldn't be accessed via the backend view.
- bugfix: Activating the Ultimate GDPR plugin causes error 500 for non-logged in users.
- bugfix: Some of the local cookies weren't blocked despite the "block all" option enabled.
- bugfix: Added solution for the error 500 at submitting a data request in WP Admin.
- bugfix: Error show on the page when accessing the Privacy Policy page as not logged in user.
- bugfix: Non-logged users weren't able to access Privacy Policy page when the option  "Require not logged in users/guests to accept Privacy Policy (redirect)" was enabled.
- bugfix: Fixed minor styling issue with cookie modal skin.
- bugfix: Data access form reload instead of showing a message on site.
- bugfix: Cookie notice box - impossible to add a background image.

1.6.5 (20.08.2018)
- feature: added new cookie info skin (Classic Light).
- feature: added compatibility with Mail Bank – WordPress SMTP Plugin.
- feature: added compatibility with Delivery Date for WooCommerce.
- feature: plugin will work already from 5.4+ version. 

- improvement: updated the information about plugins compatibility.  
- improvement: cookie popup skin style improvement. 

- bugfix: 'show only icon option' for trigger was fixed.
- bugfix: service consent checkboxes labels are clickable.
- bugfix: Improving the compatibility with the WP Rocket caching plugin fix.
- bugfix: Fixing Italian translation used for the plugin.
- bugfix: eFORM - The Cookie Consent is not showing at the end of the form.
- bugfix: js incompatibility issue with Drift plugin.
- bugfix: solved problem with not saving the text added as 'User mail content'.

1.6.4 (02.08.2018)
- feature: Option to automatically send data to all users on their request (without admin confirmation);
- feature: Option to automatically delete user's data on their request (without admin confirmation);
- feature: Privacy Center shortcode - render all privacy links in one place;
- feature: Compatibility with Ninja Forms added;
- feature: New cookie notice skin added;
- feature: Option to upload custom image for cookie notice background;

- improvement: minor style improvement
- improvement: improved pluign speed
- improvement: fonts are loaded locally now;

- bugfix: TGMPA legacy compatibility;
- bugfix: Plugin style's conflicts resolved;

1.6.3 (13.07.2018)
- feature: Protection shortcode added - content which requires cookies consent will be blurred until consent is given.
- feature: Google Ads and Google AdSense compatibility added.
- feature: Service names now can be edited for 'Forget me' form.
- feature: Cookies Settings and Services Manager Export/Import option added.
- feature: Services names in Forget Me Form now can be edited.
- feature: Klaviyo plugin integration added.
- feature: Metorik Helper integration added.
- feature: PixelYourSite Pro integration added.
- feature: wpForo plugin integration.

- improvement: Emails of recipients in Data Breach notification are encrypted now.
- improvement: Ultimate GDPR Services will work correctly with WPML 
- improvement: Improving style compatibility with premium themes. 

- bugfix: Setting language via pages settings fixed.
- bugfix: Issue with cookie consent info for non-logged users when WP Rocket plugin fixed.
- bugfix: Editing labels in Advanced settings fixed.
- bugfix: Scroll issue after Saving & Closing Privacy policy fixed.
- bugfix: Removing WP User data via Right to be forgotten issue fixed.
- bugfix: Autofill for the Lists of features section.

1.6.2 (04.07.2018)
- feature: Cookies consent log now contains also non-registered users consents, based on IP or user agent.
- feature: Cookies Content settings and Service export added.
- feature: Downloadable logs will also contain user e-mail (If the user has an account on site).
- feature: Added compatibility with MailPoet Newsletters plugin.
- feature: Added compatibility with Flamingo plugin.
- feature: Added option to remove data storage consent to unsubscribe page.

- improvement: Added possibility to write a simple text in Service's Expiry Time.

- bugfix: Sessions cookies will be blocked on site.
- bugfix: Page scrolling problem after using Advanced Settings modal fixed.
- bugfix: Custom checkbox in registration form bug fixed.

1.6.1 (02.07.2018)
- optimization: improved security (Stored XSS issue fixed);

- feature: BeaverBuilder compatibility added;

- bugfix: cookie detector conflict with other plugin cron jobs fixed;
- bugfix: plugins autoupdate bug fixed;

1.6.0 (19.06.2018)
- improvement: Speed improving (modified CSS and added fonts from files instead of links)
- improvement: Added custom options for styling Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions buttons
- improvement: Translation files updated

- feature: Compatibility with eForm added
- feature: Option to hide groups level
- feature: Select privacy group after the user accepts cookies in the popup

- bugfix: GDPR Tabs will not be blocked by a script conflict
- bugfix: Gravity forms consent checkbox structure was fixed
- bugfix: Fields in Services options are fixed

1.5.9 (18.06.2018)
- feature: Added option to prevent redirecting bots
- feature: Added ACF compatibility.

- improvement: Added cURL compatibility.
- improvement: Moved Google analytics option from path Services > Google Analytics to Cookie Consent > Google Analytics Tracking ID
- improvement: Improved the Ultimate GDPR option view (updated confusing descriptions)

- bugfix: Custom phrases from Cookie popup and Adnavced Cookie Popup Cookie can be now translated (fix for Polylang and WPML plugins)
- bugfix: New style in backend is loading without any issues.

1.5.8 (12.06.2018)
- feature: Added human-readable file added to stored data mail.
- feature: Added customization options for the Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy buttons. 
- feature: Wordfence compatibility added.
- feature: bbPress compatibility added.
- featured: Added option to display Cookie Modal on site using a link.
- feature: Cookie scanner functionality improvement and new loader design. 

- bugfix: Privacy policy link is not working in Personal Access Tab.
- bugfix: Job Manager checkbox available in Forget me Tab even when the plugin is not installed.
- bugfix: IE11 error in console when the plugin was activated on site.
- bugfix: Cookie popup still visible after giving consent
- bugfix: Not possible to Save&Close after changing settings in Cookie Privacy Settings
- bugfix: WPML translation improvement.
- bugfix: # added when clicking the Save&Close button.

1.5.7 (08.06.2018)
- bugfix: WooCommerce variations are not accessible when Ultimate GDPR is active.
- bugfix: Cookie content loader fixed for Czech and Portugese languages.
- bugfix: Cookie Modal Content translation improvement.
- bugfix: Plugin will no longer create a problem for the main menu of the site.
- bugfix: Yoast SEO General settings now work correctly when Ultimate GDPR is active.
- bugfix: Cookie whitelist minor frontend bug fixed,

1.5.6 (07.06.2018)
- feature: Option to reload the page after changing the cookies settings;

- bugfix: Menu styles with enabled pseudonymzation fixed;
- bugfix: Slovak language to content importer added;

1.5.5 (04.06.2018)
- feature: WP Job Manager compatibility added
- feature: Gear icon can now be edited
- feature: Text can now be added to gear icon
- feature: Simple Paypal Shopping Cart compatibility added

- bugfix: Redundant paddings removed added to the site when using Advanced Cookie Groups popup.
- bugfix: Translations update;

1.5.4 (31.05.2018)
- feature: Whitelist Cookies option added;

- bugfix: Avada theme compatibility improvement;
- bugfix: Flatsome UX Builder compatibility fixed;
- bugfix: Privacy Policy/Terms and Conditions redirected fixed;

1.5.3 (30.05.2018)
- feature: translation files will be always up to date. No need to unpack them manually anymore.
- feature: Compatibility with WordPress GDPR settings.

- bugfix: Cookie popup is visible on the site for UE users when 'Check if the user is from European Union' option is check.
- bugfix: Autoupdate notification fixed.

- optimization: no need to install Advanced Custom Fields PRO manually anymore

1.5.2 (29.05.2018)
- feature: Wordfence Security compatibility tested;

- bugfix: 'Detect Cookies' functionality security improvements;
- bugfix: Cookies popup is not displayed fixed
- bugfix: Cookie popup display for EU countries fixed;
- bugfix: Wordfence and mod_security compatibility improved.
- bugfix: [render_cookies_list] shortcode can now be added in cookie popup content;

1.5.1 (25.05.2018)
- feature: Cookie Modal UI improved,
- feature: Plugin can be enable only for EU countries,

- bugfix: Memory usage optimization,
- bugfix: Looped script in 'Detect Cookies' fixed

1.5 (24.05.2018)
- bugfix: some services post types not being created
- bugfix: custom privacy page url malformed
- bugfix: services post types menu not displaying
- bugfix: acf plugin dependency notice not visible

1.4 (24.05.2018)
- feature: Cookie Logger - detect all cookies used on your website 
- feature: Render table with cookies information: [render_cookies_list] shortcode added 
- feature: Revoke Terms & Conditions and Private Policy option.
- feature: If no user's data saved in DB - no attachment is sent to user.
- feature: Download Consent Log option - download cookies, Privacy Policy and Terms&Conditions consents' logs.
- feature: Additional options for changing cookie notice look.
- feature: Compatibility with Mailster - Email Newsletter Plugin for WordPress.
- feature: Cookie notification buttons labels now can be edited via admin panel.
- feature: Cookie Settings modal now can be editable.
- feature: Custom URLs for Privacy Policy and Read More (from cookie notification) now can be defined
- feature: Adding 'Block all' to Cookies consent advanced option


- bugfix: Improved plugin update functionality.
- bugfix: Privacy settings modal adjustments for mobile view.
- bugfix: Privacy settings description not updating correctly
- bugfix: Privacy settings advanced option will show the correct information what site will do and won't do.
- bugfix: POT file misspelling and grammar updates
- bugfix: Problem with HTML content for email message fixed
- bugfix: Google Analytics once blocked will never come back
- bugfix: Cookie popup translation problem when using Loco Translate fixed
- bugfix: Not able to add comment when the checkbox is not added.
- bugfix: YouTube cookies can be blocked on the site.
- bugfix: Compatibility issues with Visual Composer 5.4.7 fixed
- bugfix: Avada compatibility fixes added

1.3 (23.04.2018)
- feature: Advanced Cookies Management Panel added.
- feature: New language versions added: German, French, Spanish, Norwegian, Russian, Polish, Italian, Dutch, Croatian, Romanian, Hungarian, Slovak and Czech.
- feature: Improved integration with Google Analytics.
- feature: Possibility to display cookies consent box in the top panel.
- feature: Auto update functionality added to the plugin. 
- feature: Compatibility with Quform WordPress Builder Plugin
- feature: Compatibility with Facebook Pixel.

- bugfix: Style fixes update.
- bugfix: Placeholder link fix for Terms and Conditions.
- bugfix: Issue with Data Access when using WPML plugin (data was stored only for the main language).
- bugfix: Right to be forgotten request does not show up in the backend and all the fields within the settings become empty.
- bugfix: Translating Cookies popup content custom text.
- bugfix: Fixed problems with Gravity forms checkbox issue.
- bugfix: Removed 'Ultimate GDPR' string from translation.
- bugfix: Admin will receive requests notifications from Forget Me option.

1.2 (10.04.2018)
- feature: BuddyPress integration added.
- feature: Formidable integration added.
- feature: Custom link can be added to Privacy Policy.
- feature: Creating contact form for Right to Rectify

- bugfix: Forget email confirmation link fix.
- bugfix: Typos fix. 
- bugfix: Service wp user filter priority change.
- bugfix: Text domain folder set to both wp-content/languages/plugins and wp-content/plugins/ct-ultimate-gdpr/lang.
- bugfix: Conflict with Antispam by CleanTalk plugin script was fixed.
- bugfix: Cookies are visible on all pages despite the settings.
- bugfix: wp post service collects too much data fix.
- bugfix: wpml full compatibility fix

1.1 (03.04.2018)
- feature: Added compatibility with Formidable Forms.
- feature: GDPR plugin integration with BuddyPress data access.

- bugfix: Redirecting option for Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy was fixed. 
- bugfix: Improved code quality.
- bugfix: Ultimate GDPR was blocking cookies despite the chosen option.
- bugfix: Issue with translating plugin using PO and MO files.

1.0 (28.03.2018)
Initial release