=== Privacy Policy Generator - WPLP Legal Pages ===
Contributors: wplegalpages
Donate link:  https://wplegalpages.com/
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Tags: CCPA, GDPR, Privacy Policy, Terms and conditions, Cookie Policy
Requires at least: 5.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
Tested up to: 6.8.1
Stable tag: 3.6.8

Create and manage legal pages for WordPress websites using ready-made policy templates that support common privacy and compliance requirements.

[WPLP Legal Pages](https://wplegalpages.com/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=wplegalpageplugin&utm_campaign=readme) helps WordPress website owners create, publish, and manage legal pages commonly required for websites, including privacy disclosures, terms, and related policies.

The plugin provides structured templates and configuration options designed to support a range of privacy and consumer protection laws. It can be used by blogs, business websites, eCommerce stores, and SaaS platforms.

WPLP Legal Pages is part of the WPLP Compliance Platform and can be used alongside WPLP Cookie Consent to keep legal disclosures and cookie-related information aligned.

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== Legal Policy Templates ==
WPLP Legal Pages includes a library of **30+ legal policy templates** covering common website and business use cases.

Available templates include:

- Privacy Policy

- Terms and Conditions

- Disclaimer

- Cookie Policy

- Affiliate Disclosure

- Refund and Returns Policy

- DMCA Policy

- Children’s Privacy Policy (COPPA)

- Industry- and region-specific disclosures


Templates are generated based on the information you provide and can be reviewed and edited before publishing.


== User Interaction and Agreement Controls ==

The plugin includes options to manage how users interact with legal pages.

These options include:

- **Force agreement** for selected legal pages, requiring users to accept terms before accessing content or completing actions

- Display legal notices during account creation, checkout, or form submission

- Link legal agreements to common form and checkout workflows


== Age Verification ==

WPLP Legal Pages includes an **age verification popup** that can be enabled for websites with age-related access requirements.

The popup allows you to:

- Prompt visitors to confirm age before accessing content

- Customize text and behavior based on site needs

- Control where and when the verification is displayed


== Policy Updates and Maintenance ==

Legal pages can be edited and updated from the WordPress dashboard as your website or business details change.

An **automatic policy update feature** is currently in development and will provide notifications or updates when templates are revised due to regulatory changes. Availability and behavior may vary by plan.


== Customization and Display Options ==

- Edit policy content directly within WordPress

- Automatically add legal page links to your site footer

- Display update notices when policies change

- Control visibility and placement of legal links across your website


== Affiliate Disclosure Tools ==

WPLP Legal Pages includes tools to help display affiliate disclosures where required.

Features include:

- One-click insertion of affiliate disclosures on selected posts or pages

- Ability to apply disclosures to individual content or across multiple pages

- Editable disclosure text to match your website’s content and disclosure requirements


This helps ensure affiliate disclosures are visible in relevant locations without manual copy-and-paste.


== Supported Privacy and Consumer Protection Laws ==

WPLP Legal Pages is designed to support disclosures related to multiple privacy and data protection frameworks, including:

- GDPR and ePrivacy (European Union)

- CCPA and CPRA (United States)

- LGPD (Brazil)

- COPPA (United States)

- PIPEDA (Canada)

- Other regional privacy and consumer protection requirements


== Integration with WPLP Cookie Consent ==

When used with [WPLP Cookie Consent](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gdpr-cookie-consent/), WPLP Legal Pages can link cookie policies with consent banners and consent categories to keep disclosures consistent.


== Part of the WPLP Compliance Platform ==

WPLP Legal Pages is part of the WPLP Compliance Platform, which provides tools for managing legal pages, cookie consent, and related privacy workflows.

Additional templates and features are available in premium plans. Details about available plans and features can be found on the [pricing page](https://wplegalpages.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=wplegalpageplugin&utm_campaign=readme).


== Support and Documentation ==

- [Documentation](https://wplegalpages.com/docs/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=wplegalpageplugin&utm_campaign=readme) and setup guides are available

- For questions related to features or compatibility, you can [contact the WPLP Legal Pages support team](https://wplegalpages.com/contact-us/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=wplegalpageplugin&utm_campaign=readme).

- Updates are released to maintain compatibility and improve templates


== Disclaimer  ==

This plugin provides tools and templates to assist with the creation of legal pages. It does not provide legal advice and does not guarantee compliance with any specific law. Website owners are responsible for ensuring their legal pages meet applicable legal requirements.


== Screenshots ==
1. WPLP Legal Pages Wizard
2. WPLP Legal Pages Step Wise Policy Settings
3. WPLP Legal Pages Policy Template Preview
4. WPLP Legal Pages Getting Started
5. WPLP Legal Pages General Settings
6. WPLP Legal Pages Advanced Settings
7. WPLP Legal Pages Compliance Settings
8. WPLP Legal Pages Templates
9. WPLP Legal Pages Features

== Installation ==
1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org.
2. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory or install it via the Plugins screen in WordPress.
3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
4. Go to the WPLP Legal Pages settings to start creating your legal pages.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is WPLP Legal Pages? =
WPLP Legal Pages is a WordPress plugin that helps you generate legal policies such as Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, Cookie Policy, and more in just a few clicks. It offers pre-built, customizable templates to help websites comply with various global regulations.

= Is WPLP Legal Pages free to use? =
Yes! WPLP Legal Pages offers a free version that includes essential legal page templates like Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, CCPA Notice, and DMCA Policy. A Pro version is available with additional templates and advanced compliance features.

= What legal policies can I generate with the free version? =
The free version includes templates for:
- Privacy Policy
- CCPA Privacy Notice
- Terms & Conditions
- DMCA Policy

=  What additional features do I get with WPLP Legal Pages Pro? =
The Pro version includes:
- 25+ premium legal templates (GDPR Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Refund Policy, Earnings Disclaimer, and more)
- Footer link integration for legal pages
- Announcement banners for legal updates
- Custom popups for legal notices
- Age verification popups

= Can I customize the legal page templates? =
Yes! WPLP Legal Pages allows full customization. You can edit the text, add/remove sections, and personalize it according to your business requirements.

= Does WPLP Legal Pages help with GDPR and CCPA compliance? =
Yes. WPLP Legal Pages Pro includes GDPR-compliant Privacy and Cookie Policy templates, as well as a CCPA Privacy Notice to help you align with major data protection laws.

= How do I add legal pages to my website? =
Once installed, WPLP Legal Pages allows you to generate and publish legal pages instantly. You can add them as standalone pages, display them in your footer, or use popups for important notices.

= Is WPLP Legal Pages compatible with all WordPress themes? =
Yes! WPLP Legal Pages works seamlessly with all modern WordPress themes and page builders.

= Can I use WPLP Legal Pages on multiple sites? =
The free version can be used on only 1 site. If you upgrade to WPLP Legal Pages Pro, you can choose a plan based on the number of sites you need it for.

= How do I get support for WPLP Legal Pages? =
For free users, support is available through the WordPress.org forums. Pro users get dedicated customer support via email and helpdesk.

= Does WPLP Legal Pages support other plugins? =
Yes, WPLP Legal Pages integrates seamlessly with WPForms, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, and more.

== Changelog ==

= 3.6.8 =
* Introduced an AI-Powered Compliance Setup Wizard that helps users configure legal pages and cookie compliance settings based on their business type, website purpose, visitor locations, and applicable privacy laws.
* AI now provides personalized compliance recommendations and automatically assists with setting up legal policies and cookie consent requirements for regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

= 3.6.7 =
* **New:** Added an option in the WPLP SaaS dashboard to directly connect your WordPress website with WP Legal Pages for faster onboarding and centralized compliance management.

= 3.6.6 =
* Minor bugfixes and improvements.

= 3.6.5 =
* Fixed minor UI issues related to Terms and Conditions Legalpage fields and Age Verification popup button.

= 3.6.4 =
* Fixed issue where plan cancellation banner was not displaying correctly.
* Fixed footer font changes not persisting after saving settings. 

= 3.6.3 =
* Fixed infinite loading issue when editing a generated legal page from the plugin after creating it via SaaS.
* Fixed an issue where sidebar widgets were not saving properly.

= 3.6.2 =
* Resolved an issue in the Legal Pages Generation Wizard where user progress was not being saved properly.
* Fixed a bug that caused the wizard state to reset unexpectedly, ensuring a smoother and more reliable page creation experience.

    This update makes the setup flow more stable, so users can generate legal pages without interruptions or lost progress.

= 3.6.1 =
* **New Features & Improvements**
* We’ve rolled out some powerful additions to make compliance easier, faster, and more flexible inside your SaaS dashboard:
    * 🟢 **Announcement Banner**: You can now display custom announcement banners across your website. Perfect for sharing updates, promotions, or important compliance notices without touching your code.
    * 🔞 **Age Verification Popup**: Add an age verification layer to your site in minutes. Ideal for businesses that need to restrict access based on age and stay compliant with regulations.
    * 📄 **Legal Pages as Popup (Agreement Mode)**: Show your legal pages (like Terms & Conditions or Privacy Policy) as a popup and require users to agree before proceeding. This helps you capture explicit user consent seamlessly.
    * 🤝 **Affiliate Disclosure**: Easily generate and display affiliate disclosures directly from the dashboard. Stay transparent with your audience and compliant with advertising guidelines.

= 3.6.0 =
* New: Legal pages can now be generated directly from our SaaS platform. Users can log in to their account at app.wplegalpages.com to create and manage legal pages through the new WPLP Compliance Platform experience.

= 3.5.9 =
* Bug Fixes & Improvements:
    * Fixed an issue where the **upgrade popup was not appearing** when users attempted to create a Pro legal page
    * Resolved **a UI issue in the “Create Popup” flow** that caused layout and design inconsistencies
    * Fixed a bug affecting **legal page creation and editing**, improving reliability and stability

= 3.5.8 =
* Added support for enhanced App Dashboard

= 3.5.7 =
* Minor Bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.5.6 =
* Fixed issues related to a plugin endpoint.

= 3.5.5 =
* Improvement: Integrated updates to support the saas dashboard experience.

= 3.5.4 =
* **Bug Fixes**: We fixed some bugs that were causing minor issues in the plugin. Things should now run more smoothly.
* **UI Update**: We made small design changes to the **Create Popup Page** to make it easier to use and look better.

= 3.5.3 =
* Bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.5.2 =
* Fix - Security related issues fixed.

= 3.5.1 =
* Bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.5.0 =
* Major Update – Revamped Dashboard & Settings
* Completely redesigned dashboard UI for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
* Restructured menu navigation to make key features easier to find.
* Simplified and reorganized settings pages for faster configuration.
* Improved layout consistency across all modules for better usability.
* Bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.4.4 =
* Bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.4.3 =
* Bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.4.2 =
* Improvement: Improved performance and few bug fixes.

= 3.4.1 =
* Improvement: Accessibility improved in accordance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards.
* Improvement: Added option to include DBA (Doing Business As) or trading name in legal policies wherever applicable.

= 3.4.0 =
* Improvement: Minor UI improvements.
* Improvement: Improved performance affecting page load speed.

= 3.3.9 =
* Improvement: Minor improvements.

= 3.3.8 =
* Added Gutenberg Block – You can now easily insert any generated legal policy directly into your WordPress post or page using the new WP Legal Pages block in the block editor.
* Minor bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.3.7 =
* Improvement: All newly generated legal policy pages will now be created using the Gutenberg block editor instead of the classic editor. This offers a more modern editing experience, improved customization, and better compatibility with block-based themes.

= 3.3.6 =
* Update: Updated the Professional Privacy Policy, DMCA, COPPA, General Disclaimer, Earnings Disclaimer, Terms and Conditions Pro, and Cookies Policy templates with new AI-related compliance clauses.


= 3.3.5 =
* Bug Fixes: Resolved minor issues to enhance stability and performance.
* UI Enhancements: Improved the design and user experience of the Age Verification Popup for better accessibility and usability.

= 3.3.4.1 =
* Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements within the plugin.

= 3.3.4 =
* Improvement: Revamped the menu structure for a more intuitive and seamless user experience.
* Fix: Bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.3.3 =
* Fix: Bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.3.2 =
* Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements within the plugin.

= 3.3.1 =
* Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements within the plugin.

= 3.3.0 =
* Feature  - Introduced a Unified Dashboard for managing WP Legal Pages and WP Cookie Consent, providing a seamless interface, improved navigation and enhanced user experience.

= 3.2.8 =
* Fix: Fixed minor vulnerability issues.

= 3.2.7 =
* Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements within the plugin.

= 3.2.6 =
* Fix: MInor bug fixes and improvements within the plugin.

= 3.2.5 =
* Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.2.4 =
* Feature: Unified Dashboard: The "WP Legal Pages" menu item now serves as a central hub for managing both WP Legal Pages and WP Cookie Consent, streamlining the user experience.

= 3.2.3 =
* Fix: Fixed minor connection related issue for Pro users.

= 3.2.2 =
* Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.2.1 =
* Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.2.0 =
* Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements.

= 3.1.0 =
* Major Update: We've completely revamped the interface to make it more intuitive, user-friendly, and efficient.

= 3.0.0 =
* Feature: Age Verification - Allows only 18+ aged users to access website content after taking consent.
* Feature: Create Popups - You can choose the legal pages that you want to show as pop ups on your website.
* Feature: Adult Content Site - Enabling this will ask first-time visitors will be forced to confirm that he/she is above his/her country's legal age limit.
* Feature: One-click Affiliate Disclosure Addition - Add affiliate disclosure to the end of a page or post.
* Feature: Show Legal Pages in Search - You can choose to show your legal policies in search results.
* Update: Wordpress 6.5 compatibility.

= 2.10.2 =
* Fix: Minor Bug Fixes.

= 2.10.1 =
* Update: Updated our professional privacy policy template with new clauses addressing key privacy regulations.

= 2.10.0 =
* Feature: Revamped UI: Submenus are now organized into tabs for easier navigation to configurations.

= 2.9.6 =
* Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements.

= 2.9.5 =
* Fix: Minor Bug Fixes.

= 2.9.4 =
* Update: Wordpress 6.4 compatibility.

= 2.9.3 =
* Fix: Fixed vulnerability and minor bugs.
* Update: Added clause for Google Adsense.

= 2.9.2 =
* Update: Wordpress 6.3 compatibility.

= 2.9.1 =
* Update: Wordpress 6.1 compatibility.

= 2.9.0 =
* Feature: Added Wizard to create a Legal Pages.
* Update: UI Improvement for settings Page.
* Update: Updated UTM paramaters for links.
* Feature: Added Standard Privacy Policy Template.
* Feature: Added Standard CCPA Template.
* Feature: Added Terms of Use Template.
* Update: Added shortcode for published pages in 'All Legal Pages'.

= 2.8.1 =
* Fix: Show legal pages in footer.
* Fix: Template names displayed in editor.

= 2.8.0 =
* Update: New Improved Settings UI.
* Update: Wordpress 5.9 compatibility.
* Update: Help mascot added on all the pages.

= 2.7.4 =
* Update: Updated third-party libraries.

= 2.7.3 =
* Update: Added option to revoke consent for anonymous usage data for the user.
* Fix: Code as per WordPress coding standards.

= 2.7.2 =
* Fix: Security related issues fixed.

= 2.7.1 =
* Fix: Security related issues fixed.

= 2.7.0 =
* Update: Option to add Cookie bar.

= 2.6.0 =
* Update: UI Changes on Settings Page.
* Update: Option to add Legal Pages link in Footer.
* Update: Option to add announcement banner.

= 2.5.3 =
* Fix: Minor plugin fix.

= 2.5.2 =
* Update: Minor UI changes on Create Legal Page.

= 2.5.1 =
* Update: Analytics tracking library.
* Fix: PHP 8 compatibility issues fixed.
* Update: Restructured Getting started page.

= 2.5.0 =
* Update: Added Last updated date in policy template.
* Update: Plugin name change.
* Update: Compatibility with latest WordPress 5.8.

= 2.4.9 =
* Update: Update available pro template list.

= 2.4.8 =
* Feature: Widget to add Legal Pages to the sidebar.
* Feature: Easily add Legal Pages to your theme menu.
* Update: Language translations POT file.

= 2.4.7 =
* Fix: Fixed vulnerability issue for analytics within the plugin.

= 2.4.6 =
* Update: Redesigned Getting started page.
* Update: Notice to track usage analytics for the plugin.

= 2.4.5 =
* Update: Support for WordPress multisite integration. Setup Privacy Policy Pages on WordPress Multisite.

= 2.4.4 =
* Feature: Compatible with WPML. Setup privacy policies on multilingual websites.
* Fix: Compatibility with sub-folder based WordPress instances.

= 2.4.3 =
* Update: Test and minor changes for WordPress 5.4.1 compatibility.
* Update: Improved website performance and theme customizer integration.

= 2.4.2 =
* Update: Improved integration with Pro features.

= 2.4.1 =
* Update: Added Getting Started menu to help easy setup of Privacy or any other terms pages on WordPress.

= 2.4.0 =
* Update: Improved compatibility with the Pro Privacy Generation Wizard.

= 2.3.9 =
* Update: Templates and minor plugin updates.

= 2.3.8 =
* Feature: Added Terms of use templates for French and German Translations.

= 2.3.7 =
Update: Minor plugin updates.

= 2.3.6 =
Update: Updated Terms of use template.

= 2.3.5 =
Feature: Added standard California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Terms and Conditions policy templates.
Update: Made compatible with WordPress 5.3.2.

= 2.3.4 =
Update: Updated link for show credit.
Update: Made compatible with WordPress 5.3.1.

= 2.3.3 =
Update: Minor plugin updates.

= 2.3.2 =
Fix: Fatal error if Analytics SDK is included in two or more plugins installed on the same instance.

= 2.3.1 =
Feature: Added feedback form on plugin deactivation.

= 2.3.0 =
Update: Updated template HTML structure.
Update: Code updated as per WordPress standards.

= 2.2.9 =
Fix: Pro integration issue.

= 2.2.8 =
Fix: Minification issue.

= 2.2.7 =
Fix: Filter for Legal template count.

= 2.2.6 =
Integration of WP Legal Pages Pro version.

= 2.2.5 =
Fixed issue with filter for Legal Pages rendering

= 2.2.4 =
Improved design of Admin screens.
Compatibility with WordPress 5.2.2

= 2.2.3 =
Updated Admin menu for WP Legal Pages Cookies.
Made compatible with WordPress 5.2.1

= 2.2.2 =
Made compatible with WP Legal Pages Cookie Consent Addon.
Fixed broken links.

= 2.2.1 =
Compatible with WordPress 5.1.1

= 2.2 =
Admin panel UI improvement
Template not updated after activation of the plugin

= 2.1 =
Updated EU cookie template and Privacy policy template to remain compliant with upcoming changes to the EU data protection law

=2.0.6 =
Minor dashboard changes.

= 2.0.5 =
Fixed conflict issues.

= 2.0.4 =
Minor changes in dashboard.
Fixed issues related to shortcode rendering.

= 2.0.3 =
Tested upto WordPress version 4.8.

= 2.0.2 =
Added subscription form.

= 2.0.1 =
Change tags.

= 1.5.9 =
Made Compatible with WordPress 4.7.1
Code Cleanup

= 1.5.8 =
Fix give credit option issue.

= 1.5.6 =
Fix for css/js load to prevent conflict with other plugins.

= 1.5.5 =
Rewrite Plugin.

= 1.5.4 =
Added EU Cookies Policy.

= 1.5.3 =
Added Give Credit option.

= 1.5.2 =
Compatible with PHP 7.0.

= 1.5.1 =
Added list of Pro templates

= 1.5 =
Added new DMCA template

= 1.4 =
Updated for Compatibility with WP 4.5.3. Improved Admin Dashboard for easy creation of policy pages

= 1.3 =
WP Legal Pages is now compatible with WordPress 4.5.

= 1.2 =
Added banner to upgrade WP Legal Pages Pro version on plugin dashboard

= 1.1 =
Enhanced security

= 1.0.0 =
Base version of the plugin.
