=== H6 Private Store for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: hutsixdigital
Tags: woocommerce, private store, password protect, wholesale, b2b
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Make your WooCommerce store private in minutes. No membership plugin or complex setup required.

== Description ==

H6 Private Store for WooCommerce gives you simple, precise control over who can access your store.

Whether you're running a wholesale shop, a trade-only store, or a private client portal, you can quickly lock down your WooCommerce content without adding unnecessary complexity.

No bloated membership systems. No complicated setup. Just clean, reliable control over store visibility.

Perfect for:

* Wholesale and trade-only stores
* B2B customer portals
* Private product catalogues
* Pre-launch or invite-only shops

== Key Features ==

= Create a private WooCommerce store =
Require visitors to log in before accessing your shop, products, or entire site.

= Flexible restriction modes =

* Entire website
* WooCommerce only
* Specific products or pages

= Flexible access control =

* Require login
* Or allow access with a shared password

= Control how visitors are handled =

* Redirect to login
* Or display a custom access message

= Control exactly what’s private =

* Shop page
* Product pages
* Categories
* Cart and checkout

= Public exceptions =
Allow selected content to remain visible while everything else is private.

= Password session control =
Choose how long visitors stay unlocked after entering the shared password.

= SEO-friendly =
Prevent restricted content from being indexed by search engines.

== Upgrade to Pro ==

Need more control? Upgrade to Pro.

H6 Private Store Pro adds powerful features for growing WooCommerce stores:

* Restrict access by individual users
* Restrict access by user roles
* Hide prices and add-to-cart buttons
* Advanced visibility rules

Ideal for B2B stores, customer-specific catalogues, and controlled pricing visibility.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate via Plugins screen
3. Go to WooCommerce → H6 Private Store

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I create a wholesale store? =
Yes. Require login to access your store.

= Can I use a password instead of login? =
Yes. You can enable a shared password.

= How long does password access last? =
You can choose the duration, from session-only to 30 days.

== Screenshots ==

1. Main settings screen
2. Access settings
3. Frontend private store view with custom access message enabled

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =

* Complete redesign of settings UI for clarity and ease of use.
* Added shared password access option.
* Added configurable password session duration.
* Added redirect or message options for restricted users.
* Added WooCommerce-specific restriction controls.
* Added public exceptions for whole-site mode.
* Added preview mode for testing.
* Improved SEO handling for restricted content.
* Improved overall UX, spacing, and labelling.
* Preserved backward compatibility with previous settings.
* Fixed frontend gate-page styling for password and message modes.
* Plugin Check and translation cleanup improvements.

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.0 =
Major usability improvements and new access control features. Existing settings continue to work as expected.
