Cookie Banner Integration for Blutic

The Cookie Banner Integration for Blutic plugin automatically adds cookie consent and management scripts to your WordPress website. It provides an easy-to-use admin interface for managing your cookie compliance without requiring any coding knowledge.

This plugin integrates with the Blutic cookie management service to display cookie consent banners and manage user preferences in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.

Features

• Easy Integration: Simply enter your Domain ID from Blutic dashboard
• Admin Dashboard: User-friendly settings page in WordPress admin
• DPDP Ready: Helps ensure compliance with privacy regulations
• Local File Loading: Scripts are included locally in the plugin for better performance and security
• Automatic Loading: Scripts are loaded properly using WordPress standards
• Visual Status: See if your integration is active or needs configuration
• Settings Link: Quick access to settings directly from the plugins page
• Secure: Implements nonces, capability checks, and proper escaping
• Debug Mode: Built-in debugging for administrators to troubleshoot issues
• File Validation: Automatic checks to ensure SDK file is present
• Cache Busting: Automatic version control for script updates
• Async Loading: Optimized script loading for better performance

How It Works

1. Sign up for a Blutic cookie management account
2. Get your unique Domain ID from the Blutic dashboard
3. Enter the Domain ID in the plugin settings
4. Click “Save Changes”
5. The cookie banner appears automatically on your website

The plugin uses WordPress best practices to properly enqueue the Blutic banner SDK script from local files, ensuring optimal performance and security.

Third-Party Service Notice

This plugin connects to the Blutic cookie management service. When you use this plugin:
– The banner SDK script is loaded locally from the plugin files
– User consent choices may be transmitted to Blutic servers for management
– The service may store cookies to remember user preferences

By using this plugin, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and agree to:
– Blutic’s terms of service
– Blutic’s privacy policy
– The use of this third-party service on your website

No user data is sent to third parties without explicit consent action by the website visitor.

Configuration

After activation:

1. Go to Settings > Cookie Banner in your WordPress admin
2. Enter your Domain ID (get this from your Blutic dashboard)
3. Click “Save Changes”
4. Check the “Integration Status” section to verify the SDK file is found

Example Domain ID format:
add7342a-d335-407f-a570-01eafdcd1c19

Note: You must have a Blutic account to get your Domain ID. Visit blutic.club to sign up.

Privacy Policy

This plugin integrates with the Blutic cookie management service, which is a third-party service.

What This Plugin Does:
– Loads the Blutic banner SDK locally from the plugin directory
– Stores your Domain ID in your WordPress database
– Does not collect any user data itself
– Does not make external calls except for Blutic service functionality

What the Blutic Service Does:
– Displays cookie consent banners to your website visitors
– May store cookies to remember user consent preferences
– May transmit consent choices to Blutic servers
– Collects data according to Blutic’s privacy policy

Your Responsibilities:
– Review Blutic’s privacy policy and terms of service
– Ensure your use complies with applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
– Configure your Blutic settings appropriately for your jurisdiction
– Update your website’s privacy policy to mention the use of this service

For more information about how Blutic handles data, please visit their website and review their privacy documentation.

Support

For plugin-related questions:
– Review the FAQ section above
– Check the detailed instructions in Settings > Cookie Banner
– Use the built-in debug mode (visible to administrators in page source)
– Check the troubleshooting section in the admin dashboard

For Blutic service support:
– Visit the Blutic website
– Contact Blutic support through their official channels

External Services

This plugin relies on the following external service:

Blutic Cookie Management Service
– Purpose: Provides cookie consent banner and preference management
– Data Handling: User consent preferences may be transmitted and stored
– Required: Yes, a Blutic account is required to use this plugin

The banner SDK is included locally in the plugin and does not require external CDN services.

By using this plugin, you acknowledge and agree to the use of the Blutic service.

Troubleshooting

Script Not Loading

1. Check Settings > Cookie Banner in your WordPress admin
2. Verify the “SDK File Status” shows “✓ Found”
3. If file is missing, re-upload the plugin with the complete assets folder
4. View your website’s page source and look for debug comments at the bottom
5. Check browser console (F12) for JavaScript errors

File Permission Issues

Ensure proper file permissions:
– Folders: 755
– Files: 644

WordPress.com Staging Issues

WordPress.com staging sites have additional security restrictions. The debug mode will help identify specific issues. Contact WordPress.com support if security policies are blocking the script.

Cache Issues

Clear your cache after:
– Installing or updating the plugin
– Changing the Domain ID
– Updating the banner-sdk.js file

Compatible caching plugins will automatically handle cache invalidation due to version control.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA.