=== Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WP 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: 3.5.6

== Description ==

== Simplify Legal Compliance for Your WordPress Website ==

WP Legal Pages is the **easiest way to generate professional legal pages** for your WordPress website. Whether you run a blog, eCommerce store, SaaS platform, or marketing site, WP Legal Pages helps you create Privacy Policies, Terms & Conditions, Disclaimers, and more in **minutes**, ensuring compliance with **GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, ePrivacy, COPPA, and other global privacy laws**.

As part of the **WPLP Compliance Platform**, it works seamlessly with **WP Cookie Consent** to ensure your cookie policies, privacy notices, and consent banners are fully aligned with legal requirements.

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== Why Choose WP Legal Pages? ==

✅ **Quick & Easy Setup**: Generate complete legal pages in a few clicks.

🧭 **Step-by-Step Wizard**: Guided creation of GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and global policies.

✏️ **Customizable Templates**: Edit policies to fit your business needs and branding.

🌍 **Global Compliance**: Supports laws across EU, US, UK, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, and more.

🤝 **Integration with WP Cookie Consent**: Automatically link cookie policies to consent banners.

💼 **Trusted by 20,000+ Websites**: Bloggers, affiliate marketers, businesses, and eCommerce stores rely on WP Legal Pages.


== Free Features  ==

📄 **Privacy Policy Generator**: Inform users how data is collected, stored, and used.

🧾 **CCPA Privacy Notice Generator**: Required for websites serving California residents.

📘 **Terms & Conditions Generator**: Define rules and conditions for website use.

🛡️ **DMCA Policy Generator**: Protect content and handle copyright claims.

🔗 **Footer Legal Links**: Automatically display legal page links in your site footer.

📢 **Announcement Banner for Legal Pages**: Notify visitors when policies are updated.

[🔗Learn More About WPLP Compliance Platform Pro](https://wplegalpages.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=link)

== Pro Features (WPLP Compliance Platform Pro) ==

- **30+ Premium Legal Templates** including:
  - GDPR Privacy Policy
  
  - CCPA Privacy Notice & Opt-Out Forms
  
  - TTDSG-Compliant Cookie Policy
  
  - Affiliate Disclosures (Amazon, general affiliate marketing)
  
  - Refund & Returns Policies💰
  
  - Age Verification Popup🔞
  
  - Digital Goods Refunds Policy
  
  - Children’s Online Privacy Policy (COPPA)👧
  
  - Facebook Privacy Policy, Medical Disclaimers, and [more legal policies](https://wplegalpages.com/legal-pages/#all-legal-policy-templates?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=link).

- **Form Integrations**: Link policies to WPForms, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, and others.

- **Custom Popups for Legal Pages**: Display important policy updates or notices via popups linked to specific legal pages.


[🔗Learn More About WPLP Compliance Platform Pro](https://wplegalpages.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=link)


== How WP Legal Pages Works ==

 1. **Enter Business Details**: Add website or company information.

 2. **Select a Template**: Choose from 30+ ready-to-use legal policies.

 3. **Generate & Publish**: Instantly create and display legal pages on your site.


== Integration with WP Cookie Consent🍪 ==

When paired with [**WP Cookie Consent**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gdpr-cookie-consent/), WP Legal Pages ensures your cookie banners and consent management are fully aligned with your legal policies, providing **seamless compliance** for GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and other global regulations.


== Support & Documentation💬 ==

📚 **Comprehensive [Documentation](https://wplegalpages.com/docs/)**: Step-by-step tutorials, FAQs, and guides for setting up all legal pages.

🧑‍💻 **Dedicated Support**: Reach our team via [WordPress.org forums](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wplegalpages/) or our [helpdesk](https://wplegalpages.com/contact-us/).

🔄 **Regular Updates**: Keep your legal templates compliant with evolving laws.


== Why Choose WP Legal Pages + WPLP Compliance Platform ==

🧩 **All-in-One Compliance**: Generate legal pages, manage consent, and automate cookie policies.

🙌 **Trusted & Easy to Use**: Perfect for non-technical users, businesses, and eCommerce stores.

⚖️ **Global Law Coverage**: GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, ePrivacy, COPPA, and more.

🤝 **Build User Trust**: Transparent policies create credibility and confidence for your visitors.


🚀 Take the next step in compliance - install WP Legal Pages today and generate your professional legal pages in minutes.

[🔗Explore WPLP Compliance Platform Pro](https://wplegalpages.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=link)


== Screenshots ==
1. WP Legal Pages Wizard
2. WP Legal Pages Step Wise Policy Settings
3. WP Legal Pages Policy Template Preview
4. WP Legal Pages Getting Started
5. WP Legal Pages General Settings
6. WP Legal Pages Advanced Settings
7. WP Legal Pages Compliance Settings
8. WP Legal Pages Templates
9. WP 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 WP Legal Pages settings to start creating your legal pages.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is WP Legal Pages? =
WP 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 WP Legal Pages free to use? =
Yes! WP 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 WP 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! WP Legal Pages allows full customization. You can edit the text, add/remove sections, and personalize it according to your business requirements.

= Does WP Legal Pages help with GDPR and CCPA compliance? =
Yes. WP 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, WP 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 WP Legal Pages compatible with all WordPress themes? =
Yes! WP Legal Pages works seamlessly with all modern WordPress themes and page builders.

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

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

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

== Changelog ==

= 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.
