<a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/download/1.8.0/plg_aesirx_consent.zip">AesirX Consent Management Platform (CMP) for WordPress v1.8.0</a> introduces new features to give site owners better visibility, stronger control, and improved legal readiness.
This release adds advanced consent analytics, new admin dashboard tools, and support for eight more languages – offering you deeper behavioral insights, enhanced audit trails, and broader multilingual compliance.
Whether you're managing regional requirements or preparing for audits, these updates give you deeper insights and stronger data control, all without extra coding or third-party dependencies.
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Missed our last update?
Read: <a href="https://aesirx.io/blog/aesirx/aesirx-cmp-for-wordpress-v-1-7-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="undefined text-success">AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.7.0: Smarter Regional Compliance with Enhanced Configuration Capabilities</a>
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What’s New in CMP v1.8.0?
<h2>Advanced Consent Analytics</h2>
AesirX CMP Version 1.8.0 introduces a built-in dashboard for analyzing user consent behavior. This update adds a rich analytics layer to your WordPress admin panel. The following insights are now available:
<h3>1. Consent Behavior Metrics</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Number of:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Opt-ins (initial consents)</li>
<li aria-level="2">Opt-outs (revocations)</li>
<li aria-level="2">Partial consents (custom category selections)</li>
<li aria-level="2">Denials (rejections, ignores)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>2. Interaction Flow</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How users interact with:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Consent modal (accept all, customize, dismiss)</li>
<li aria-level="2">Shield of Privacy icon</li>
<li aria-level="2">Revoke buttons</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>3. Category-Level Stats</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Consent status per category (e.g., Analytics accepted 62%, Advertising rejected 38%).</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trends in consent shifts over time</li>
</ul>
<h3>4. Regional + Language-Based Trends</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Consent behavior mapped by:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Browser language</li>
<li aria-level="2">Time zone</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>5. User Override Language</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Tracks how often users manually change their region settings.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h2>New Admin Dashboard Features</h2>
⮕ Timeline Charts - Daily / Weekly / Monthly consent patterns. Plus track spikes in opt-outs or revokes.
⮕ Filter Controls - Filter by: Date range, Consent type (opt-in, revoke, partial), and Region / language / category.
⮕ Export Options - CSV and JSON. Compatible with external compliance systems (BI tools, regulators).
⮕ Session-Level Drill-Down (Optional) - View anonymized user journey per session: Consent actions, Time of interaction, and Changes in settings.
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<h3 class="mb-0 text-center">Example Use Cases</h3>
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</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">Use Case</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Value Delivered</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>See which categories are most declined</td>
<td>Adjust marketing/legal approach to improve consent rates</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Track opt-out spikes after a campaign</td>
<td>Evaluate user trust &amp; response to changes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>View language-specific rejection rates</td>
<td>Improve translation, cultural fit of consent messaging</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Compare EU vs. US consent behavior</td>
<td>Guide legal and UX strategy per market</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Audit compliance logs for regulators</td>
<td>Easily generate exportable, timestamped records</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/cmp_v1-8-1.png" alt="cmp_v1-8-1.png" width="1200" height="630" />AesirX CMP: Consent Analytics – better for analyzing user consent behavior
<h2>8 More Languages, Supporting 33 in Total</h2>
To support growing international adoption, this update includes eight new languages:
<h3>Languages added:</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Bulgarian (BG)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Slovak (SK)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ukrainian (UA)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Croatian (HR)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hindi (HI)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Traditional Chinese – Hong Kong (ZH-HK)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Serbian (SR)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tagalog (TL)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why this matters:</h3>
Under regulations like the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, valid consent must be informed – meaning users need to clearly understand what they’re agreeing to, in a language they comprehend. Failure to provide consent information in a user's native or browser language can result in non-compliant consent collection.
By expanding support to 33 languages, <a href="https://aesirx.io/solutions/consent-management-platform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AesirX CMP helps businesses</a> meet these legal standards and deliver a more trustworthy, accessible experience. Localized modals reduce confusion, improve consent accuracy, and increase user trust – especially important for global websites serving multilingual audiences.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/cmp_v1-8-2.png" alt="cmp_v1-8-2.png" width="1200" height="630" />AesirX CMP: Multi-Language CMP 
<h2>Upcoming Features</h2>
The next versions of AesirX CMP will continue expanding features focused on consent enforcement, automation, and localization. Expect continuous improvements – based on real-world needs and ongoing changes in global privacy laws.
Stay tuned – we’re just getting started.
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What legal and compliance teams need to know:
Read: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/california-privacy-enforcement-alert-honda-case-christiansen-neioc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="undefined text-success">California Privacy Enforcement Alert: Honda Case Confirms Strict Privacy Compliance Expectations</a>
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<h2>How to Get AesirX CMP for WordPress</h2>
AesirX CMP is available as an open-source plugin on GitHub with a 14-day free trial of premium features.
➡ Download here: <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/download/1.8.0/plg_aesirx_consent.zip">AesirX CMP for WordPress – GitHub Releases</a>
For complete data privacy solutions, including First-Party Analytics and Consent Management, explore our ecosystem at: <a href="https://www.aesirx.io">https://www.aesirx.io</a>
AesirX CMP v1.8.0 continues to raise the standard for privacy compliance and consent transparency. With features designed to meet real regulatory demands and user trust, it gives website owners full control while respecting the rights of every visitor.
For questions, support, or implementation guidance, visit our documentation or reach out via <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio">GitHub</a>.
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Sources:
<a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679#d1e1889-1-1">GDPR – Article 7: Conditions for Consent</a>
<a href="https://cppa.ca.gov/regulations/pdf/cppa_regs.pdf">CPRA – California Privacy Protection Agency – CPRA Regulations </a>

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.8.0: Deeper Insight Into User Behavior

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AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.8.0 adds advanced consent analytics, exportable insights, and 8 new languages – giving WordPress users deeper control and legal readiness.

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.8.0

AesirX Consent Management Platform (CMP) for WordPress v1.7.0 introduces a powerful set of updates designed for site admins, developers, and agencies who need greater flexibility in managing privacy compliance – whether locally or across multiple regions.
This release focuses on enhanced configuration capabilities – allowing you to define and automate consent behavior based on time zone, browser language, and legal jurisdiction, all from within your CMP dashboard.
With full support for both opt-in and opt-out models and new handling of Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, your site can now apply consent requirements dynamically with no custom coding or third-party scripts needed.
Whether you’re maintaining GDPR compliance in the EU, supporting CPRA requirements in California, or delivering localized consent experiences for a multilingual audience, AesirX CMP v1.7.0 gives you the tools to do it all, reliably and at scale.
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Missed our last update?
Read: <a href="https://aesirx.io/blog/aesirx/aesirx-cmp-for-wordpress-v-1-6-0-configurable-consent-logic-and-more-languages" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.6.0: Configurable Consent Logic and More Languages</a>
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<h2>What’s New in v1.7.0?</h2>
<h3>Regional Handling – Language and Time Zone-Based Enforcement Settings</h3>
<a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/tag/1.7.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AesirX CMP Version 1.7.0</a> introduces enhanced regional configuration capabilities, allowing your consent setup to automatically adjust based on the user’s location and legal environment. This includes:
Time zone detection to apply region-specific consent behavior
AesirX Consent Management Platform can now detect the user's time zone and apply the appropriate consent logic automatically – whether opt-in (e.g. GDPR regions) or opt-out (e.g. California).
→&nbsp;Benefit: You don’t need to hard-code regional rules. The system dynamically aligns with local laws, reducing configuration time and lowering your compliance risk.
<h4>Language configuration to present modals and choices in the user’s native language</h4>
Modals, buttons, and privacy choices are displayed in the user’s browser language or country-specific setting.
→&nbsp;Benefit:&nbsp;This ensures users understand what they’re consenting to – meeting legal requirements for informed consent and improving trust by providing a more transparent, localized experience.
&nbsp;<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/aesirx-cmp-language-configuration-and-time-zone-aware-consent.png" alt="aesirx cmp language configuration and time zone aware consent" width="1876" height="1328" />
AesirX CMP: Language configuration and Time Zone-Aware Consent
<h3>8 More Languages Now Supported (Total 25)</h3>
To support an even broader audience, this release adds eight new languages:
Languages added:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Finnish (FI)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Romanian (RO)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hungarian (HU)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Indonesian (ID)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hebrew (HE)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Czech (CS)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Greek (EL)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Malay (MS)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Why this matters:</h4>
Under privacy laws like the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, valid consent requires that users clearly understand what they are agreeing to. That includes presenting consent information in a language the user understands. By supporting 25 languages (with more to come), <a href="https://aesirx.io/solutions/consent-management-platform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AesirX CMP</a> helps businesses meet this requirement – delivering localized consent dialogs that improve comprehension, reduce legal risk, and support valid user consent across jurisdictions.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/aesirx-cmp-multi-language-cmp.png" alt="aesirx cmp multi language cmp" width="1876" height="1328" />
<h2>Upcoming Features</h2>
After v1.7.0’s release, our roadmap continues with key enhancements:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Advanced Consent Analytics:&nbsp;Gain deeper insight into consent behavior with extended compliance logging and reporting capabilities.</li>
</ul>
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What legal and compliance teams need to know:
Read: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/california-privacy-enforcement-alert-honda-case-christiansen-neioc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">California Privacy Enforcement Alert: Honda Case Confirms Strict Privacy Compliance Expectations.</a>
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<h2>How to Get AesirX CMP for WordPress</h2>
AesirX CMP is available as an open-source plugin on GitHub with a 14-day free trial of premium features.
➡ Download here: <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/tag/1.7.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AesirX CMP for WordPress – GitHub Releases</a>
For complete data privacy solutions including First-Party Analytics and Consent Management, explore our ecosystem at: <a href="https://www.aesirx.io">https://www.aesirx.io</a>
AesirX CMP v1.7.0 continues to raise the standard for privacy compliance and consent transparency. With features designed to meet real regulatory demands and user trust, it gives website owners full control while respecting the rights of every visitor.
For questions, support, or implementation guidance, visit our documentation or reach out via GitHub.
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Sources:
<a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679">Eur-LEX: General Data Protection Regulation</a>

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.7.0: Smarter Regional Compliance with Enhanced Configuration Capabilities

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.7.0 adds time zone-aware consent logic, time zone detection, and 25 languages for smarter, more flexible privacy compliance.

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.7.0

We’re excited to announce the release of <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/tag/1.6.0">AesirX Consent Management Platform (CMP) for WordPress v1.6.0</a> – delivering even more flexibility and usability to support global compliance.
This update introduces configurable consent logic for opt-in/opt-out control, giving site administrators the ability to align tracking behavior with jurisdictional requirements – whether operating under GDPR in Europe or CCPA in California. It also adds eight new languages, helping more users understand and manage consent in their native language.
As regulations continue to evolve across GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, and more, AesirX CMP stays ahead – giving you the tools to comply without compromising user trust or data transparency.
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Missed our last update?
Read:<a href="https://aesirx.io/blog/aesirx/aesirx-cmp-for-wordpress-v1-5-0-consent-logging-and-more-customizable-user-control" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.5.0: Consent Logging and More Customizable User Control</a>
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<h2>What’s New in v1.6.0?</h2>
<h3>Configurable Consent Logic: Opt-In / Opt-Out Control</h3>
This version introduces Configurable Consent Logic, giving site owners and legal teams control over how consent is handled based on jurisdictional requirements. Whether you operate in Europe, California, or globally, your site can now be configured to comply with local laws and user expectations.
How it works:
⮕&nbsp;Choose between opt-in and opt-out models directly within the CMP dashboard.
⮕&nbsp;Opt-in is required under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive (EU), meaning no tracking until consent is explicitly given.
⮕&nbsp;Opt-out is permitted under laws like California’s CCPA/CPRA, where tracking may occur until users actively opt out.
⮕&nbsp;Easily switch logic based on your legal, regional, or operational needs.
Why this matters:
Consent obligations vary across legal frameworks. In the EU, the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive require an opt-in model, where no tracking occurs until a user explicitly consents.
In the U.S., California’s CPRA (California Privacy Protection Agency) follows an opt-out model, allowing data collection by default – but requiring businesses to provide a clear opt-out mechanism.
Under CPRA, businesses must honor:
– Manual opt-out actions (e.g. clicking a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link or opt-ing out directly), and
– Automated opt-out preference signals like Global Privacy Control (GPC) – which must be processed without adding friction or requiring extra steps from the user.
This makes consent logic configuration a compliance-critical feature. With AesirX CMP, you can:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Choose between opt-in or opt-out modes based on jurisdiction.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Support CPRA requirements by aligning site behavior with opt-out obligations.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get ready for advanced features that will enable automatic regional logic and GPC-based behavior in future releases.</li>
</ol>
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/AesirX_CMP_for_WordPress_v1-6-0_-_Graphic_1.png" alt="AesirX CMP: Configurable Consent Logic: Opt-In / Opt-Out Control" width="938" height="664" />
AesirX CMP: Configurable Consent Logic: Opt-In / Opt-Out Control
<h3>8 More Languages Added</h3>
AesirX CMP v1.6.0 continues our commitment to accessibility and global usability by adding support for eight more languages – making it easier for users across the world to make informed consent decisions in their native tongue.
Languages added:
⮕&nbsp;Portuguese (PT)
⮕&nbsp;Italian (IT)
⮕&nbsp;Japanese (JA)
⮕&nbsp;Polish (PL)
⮕&nbsp;Turkish (TR)
⮕&nbsp;Arabic (AR)
⮕&nbsp;Thai (TH)
⮕&nbsp;Korean (KO)
Why this matters:
Localized interfaces improve user trust and legal clarity. With each new language, your website’s compliance setup becomes more inclusive and effective. We're on track to support over 25 languages in total by the end of the month.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/AesirX_CMP_for_WordPress_v1-6-0_-_Graphic_2.png" alt="AesirX CMP for WordPress v1 6 0 Graphic 2" width="1876" height="1328" />
AesirX CMP: Languages available
<h2>Upcoming Features</h2>
After v1.6.0’s release, our roadmap continues with key enhancements:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Regional Handling - Multi-Language and Time Zone-Aware Consent Logic</li>
</ul>
We're extending our configurable consent logic to support region-aware consent behavior.
Coming soon:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Time zone-based settings to adjust opt-in/opt-out logic based on user location.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Regional integration of Global Privacy Control (GPC).</li>
<li aria-level="1">Multi-language handling per country and region to reflect local preferences.</li>
</ul>
This update will further localize the CMP experience, offering precision control over consent rules by geography.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Advanced Consent Analytics</li>
</ul>
Gain deeper insight into consent behavior with extended compliance logging and reporting capabilities.
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What legal and compliance teams need to know: 
Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/california-privacy-enforcement-alert-honda-case-christiansen-neioc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">California Privacy Enforcement Alert: Honda Case Confirms Strict Privacy Compliance Expectations.</a>
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<h2>How to Get AesirX CMP for WordPress</h2>
AesirX CMP is available as an open-source plugin on GitHub with a 14-day free trial of premium features.
Download here: <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/tag/1.6.0">AesirX CMP for WordPress – GitHub Releases</a>
For complete data privacy solutions including First-Party Analytics and Consent Management, explore our ecosystem at: <a href="https://www.aesirx.io"></a><a href="https://www.aesirx.io">https://www.aesirx.io</a>
AesirX CMP v1.6.0 continues to raise the standard for privacy compliance and consent transparency. With features designed to meet real regulatory demands and user trust, it gives website owners full control while respecting the rights of every visitor.
For questions, support, or implementation guidance, visit our documentation or reach out via <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio">GitHub</a>.
<hr />
Sources:
<a href="https://www.uniconsent.com/blog/ccpa-opt-out-preference-signal">CCPA: What is Opt-Out Preference Signal (OOPS)</a>
<a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/privacy-tug-of-war-states-grappling-with-divergent-consent-standards-2025-03-27">The privacy tug-of-war: States grappling with divergent consent standards</a>
<a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB3048">AB-3048 California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: opt-out preference signal</a>

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.6.0 enables opt-in/opt-out consent logic to meet GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and local laws.

AesirX CMP 1.6.0: Custom Consent for GDPR & CCPA

The new AesirX CMP 1.6.0 release supports more languages and flexible consent logic tailored to global legal frameworks.

AesirX CMP 1.6.0: More Languages & Legal Models

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.6.0: Configurable Consent Logic and More Languages

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.6.0 with configurable opt-in/opt-out consent logic – giving full control to align with GDPR, ePD, CCPA, and regional legal models.

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.6.0

It tells users they’re in control. It tells you you're compliant. But the truth? Most websites relying on third-party cookie banners aren’t even close.
They’re still tracking users before consent. They’re still exposed to legal risk. And they’re still treating privacy like a UX problem instead of a technical one.
Because here’s the reality: cookies are only part of the story.
Modern websites track using pixels, fingerprinting, local/session storage, embedded third-party tech, and server-side analytics. Most consent tools don’t even try to stop those. They’re built to look compliant, not be compliant.
<h2>The Dutch Data Protection Authority just made this clear.</h2>
This week, they warned 50 organizations - web shops, media companies, and insurers - to fix their cookie banners or face formal investigations and fines. These are the first 50 from a pool of 10,000 sites being actively monitored by the AP (<a href="https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/actueel/ap-waarschuwt-50-organisaties-om-misleidende-cookiebanner">read here</a>).
They’re not guessing anymore. They’re scanning, checking, and demanding technical compliance.
And that’s exactly what we do at AesirX.
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“Technical compliance is binary; either it’s done right or it’s not.” – Ronni K. Gothard Christiansen, Creator of AesirX.io
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<h2>This isn’t hypothetical. It’s happening every day.</h2>
Just last week, I helped a client untangle this exact mess.
They were using a popular third-party cookie banner - it looked clean, ticked all the boxes. But behind the scenes?
⮕&nbsp;14 third-party cookies firing before consent
⮕&nbsp;More than half were wrongly categorized
⮕&nbsp;And here’s the kicker: 23 beacons - pixel trackers, JavaScripts, SDKs - were loading silently, without any opt-in or even opt-out options
No transparency. No user choice. Just hidden tracking - exactly what regulators are looking for.
They thought they were compliant. But the reality? Their setup was a privacy risk waiting to be flagged - and fined.
Most websites aren’t malicious. They’re just relying on tools that don’t actually do the job.
<h2>Using the right tool for the job.</h2>
With AesirX CMP Pro, we’ve built a real privacy layer, not a pretty overlay. No shortcuts. No grey zones. Just tools that actually do what regulators require.
⮕&nbsp;Detects and blocks all tracking technologies (not just cookies)
⮕ Automatically respects GPC (Global Privacy Control) browser signals
⮕ Lets you define opt-in or opt-out logic per region
⮕&nbsp;Offers full consent logging and audit-ready tracking
⮕&nbsp;Already localized for key markets, with 33 languages rolling out in weekly sprints
⮕&nbsp;Transparent, customizable UI for real user control
<a href="https://aesirx.io/blog/press-release/aesirx-cmp-for-wordpress-v1-5-0-consent-logging-and-more-customizable-user-control">AesirX CMP 1.5.0</a> just launched with enhanced consent logging, better modal control, and 8 more languages. AesirX CMP 1.6.0 (coming this week) adds configurable logic for opt-in and opt-out setups. We're not just shipping features - we're building the infrastructure for global, technical compliance.
You can try <a href="https://aesirx.io/solutions/consent-management-platform">AesirX CMP Pro</a> completely free. Just download it from our <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/download/1.5.0/plg_aesirx_consent.zip">GitHub repository</a> and install it in WordPress. It takes minutes to configure - and it works from the first load. No credit card. No lock-in. Just 2 weeks of full access to see what real compliance looks like.
And if you're unsure where your site stands, run a scan with our <a href="https://aesirx.io/services/privacy-scanner">free Privacy Scanner</a>. It checks exactly what regulators are checking - and not just cookies.
Privacy is no longer optional. And now, doing nothing about it isn’t an option either..
Ronni K. Gothard Christiansen Technical Compliance Expert &amp; CEO, AesirX.io
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Your cookie banner is lying to you

Blog Aesirx

Most cookie banners look compliant but aren’t. AesirX CMP Pro blocks all tracking before consent – for real privacy compliance, not just appearances.

We’re excited to release <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/tag/1.5.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AesirX Consent Management Platform (CMP) for WordPress v1.5.0</a>, continuing our mission to provide a transparent, privacy-first consent experience.
This version introduces a detailed consent logging view for transparency and audits, full text control across consent modal options for brand and legal alignment, a streamlined menu interface that simplifies setup and management, and eight new languages to support global user engagement.
As regulatory expectations grow across GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA and beyond, AesirX CMP strengthens its position as a first-party, privacy-first consent management solution, and continues to evolve with features that support real compliance and informed user choices.
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Missed our last update? 
<a href="https://aesirx.io/blog/aesirx/aesirx-cmp-for-wordpress-v-1-4-0-gpc-compliance-now-supported" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read: AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.4.0: GPC Compliance Now Supported</a>
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<h2>What’s New in v1.5.0?</h2>
<h3>Improved Consent Logging View&nbsp;</h3>
A new backend consent logging view is available for transparency and audit readiness, now showing detailed logs of user consent actions like consent, revocation, and rejection. This not only helps site owners meet compliance requirements, but also reveals where users are choosing not to consent – offering valuable insights for improving how marketing data is collected.
How it works:
⮕&nbsp;Track timestamped records of when users gave consent, revocation, and rejection.
⮕ Explore visual consent trends over time with built-in charts and graphs for daily, weekly, or monthly breakdowns.
⮕&nbsp;Data is stored securely in the CMP database, and reports can be generated directly from the interface to support compliance efforts.
Why this matters:
Most CMPs lack meaningful visibility into how users interact with consent options. <a href="https://aesirx.io/solutions/consent-management-platform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AesirX Consent Management Platform</a> offers clear, structured insights into consent behavior – supporting both regulatory compliance, including audit readiness, and data strategy improvements.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/aesirx-cmp-improved-consent-logging.png" alt="aesirx cmp improved consent logging" width="1200" height="628" />
AesirX CMP: Improved Consent Logging
<h3>Customizable Consent Modal: Full Text Control and Granular Consent&nbsp;</h3>
The Consent Modal Management view has been enhanced to give administrators full control over the consent experience. AesirX CMP now allows all modal text – across consent, detail, and reject views – to be customized directly within the platform, making it easy to align with your brand voice, legal requirements, and data strategy.
How it works:
⮕ Edit predefined text for Consent, Detail, and Reject views, including headings, descriptions, and benefits.
⮕ Customize messaging for options like “Reject”, “Consent”, and “Decentralized Consent”, including explanations of what each means.
⮕ Preview and reset individual sections, making it easy to test and adjust your modal content as needed.
Why this matters:
Most consent banners are rigid and generic. AesirX CMP lets you communicate transparently with users – explaining their choices, encouraging informed and fully compliant consent, and supporting advanced models like Decentralized Consent with privacy and rewards. Full text customization ensures that your consent modal reflects your specific data practices and values – improving clarity, trust, and user engagement.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/aesirx-cmp-customize-reject-and-detail-text.png" alt="aesirx cmp customize reject and detail text" width="1200" height="628" />
AesirX CMP: Customize Reject and Detail Text
<h3>Simplified Configuration with New Menu and Views</h3>
To make setup easier, v1.5.0 introduces a reorganized admin structure with better navigation and access to key CMP features.
Updates include:
⮕ Streamlined top-level and sub-menu items for quicker configuration.
⮕&nbsp;Dedicated views for managing Consent Shield settings, reviewing detailed Consent Logs, and customizing text within the Consent Modal.
Why this matters:
Managing consent shouldn’t be complicated. These updates simplify backend workflows and reduce time spent on configuration and updates.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/aesirx-cmp-new-menu-configuration.png" alt="aesirx cmp new menu configuration" width="1200" height="628" />
AesirX CMP: New Menu Configuration
&nbsp;
<h3>8 New Languages Now Supported</h3>
<a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/tag/1.5.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AesirX CMP v1.5.0 </a>expands its language support to include eight additional translations, helping more users understand and manage consent preferences in their native language.
Languages added:
⮕&nbsp;German (DE)
⮕ Danish (DK)
⮕&nbsp;Spanish (ES)
⮕&nbsp;French (FR)
⮕ Dutch (NL)
⮕&nbsp;Norwegian (NO)
⮕&nbsp;Swedish (SE)
⮕&nbsp;Vietnamese (VI)
Why this matters:
Global compliance requires localized experiences. Multi-language support means that your CMP communicates clearly and legally across jurisdictions. More languages will be added in upcoming releases to reach 25+ by the end of the month.
<h2>Upcoming Features</h2>
After v1.5.0’s release, our roadmap continues with key enhancements:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Configurable Consent Logic</li>
</ul>
Set opt-in/opt-out behavior based on your site's specific legal or operational requirements.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Regional Handling</li>
</ul>
Enable location-aware consent models with multi-language and time zone support, including region-based GPC compliance.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Advanced Consent Analytics</li>
</ul>
Gain deeper insight into consent behavior with extended compliance logging and reporting capabilities.
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What legal and compliance teams need to know:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/california-privacy-enforcement-alert-honda-case-christiansen-neioc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read California Privacy Enforcement Alert: Honda Case Confirms Strict Privacy Compliance Expectations.</a>
</div>
<h2>How to Get AesirX CMP for WordPress</h2>
AesirX CMP is available as an open-source plugin on GitHub with a 14-day free trial of premium features.
⮕&nbsp;Download here: <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases">&nbsp;AesirX CMP for WordPress – GitHub Releases</a>
For complete data privacy solutions including First-Party Analytics and Consent Management, explore our ecosystem at: <a href="https://www.aesirx.io">https://www.aesirx.io</a>
AesirX CMP v1.5.0 continues to raise the standard for privacy compliance and consent transparency. With features designed to meet real regulatory demands and user trust, it gives website owners full control while respecting the rights of every visitor.
For questions, support, or implementation guidance, visit our documentation or reach out via GitHub.

AesirX CMP v1.5.0 brings consent logging, UI customization, and multilingual support for better WordPress compliance.

AesirX CMP v1.5.0: Consent Logging for WordPress

Upgrade to AesirX CMP v1.5.0 for enhanced consent logs, customizable text, simplified settings, and 8 new languages.

New in AesirX CMP: More Control & Compliance Tools

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.5.0: Consent Logging and More Customizable User Control

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.5.0 adds consent logging, full text customization, simplified settings, and eight new languages for better compliance control.

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.5.0

We’re pleased to announce the release of AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.4.0, introducing full support for Global Privacy Control (GPC) – a privacy signal that allows users to opt out of tracking automatically via their browser settings.
With this release, AesirX Consent Management Platform (CMP) strengthens its position as a first-party, privacy-first consent management solution, offering compliance not only with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and CCPA/CPRA, but now also with GPC, further expanding its global regulatory coverage.
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Missed our last update? Read <a href="https://aesirx.io/blog/aesirx/aesirx-cmp-for-wordpress-v-1-3-0-category-based-granular-consent-controls" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.3.0: Introducing Category-Based and Granular Consent</a>.
</div>
<h2>What’s New in v1.4.0?</h2>
<h3>Automatic GPC Signal Detection and Opt-Out</h3>
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), businesses are required to honor GPC signals as a valid opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
AesirX CMP now automatically detects if a visitor’s browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If detected, all non-essential tracking is automatically rejected without requiring any user interaction.
This delivers immediate compliance with privacy frameworks like CCPA/CPRA that recognize the GPC signal as a valid opt-out mechanism.
<h4>How it works:</h4>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">AesirX CMP checks for the GPC signal via the browser’s navigator.globalPrivacyControl property.</li>
<li aria-level="1">If the signal is present, the CMP enforces an automatic opt-out by rejecting all non-essential cookies and trackers.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The user interface updates dynamically to reflect the opt-out state.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/aesirx-cmp-automatic-gpc-signal-detection-and-opt-out.png" alt="aesirx cmp automatic gpc signal detection and opt out" width="942" height="475" />
AesirX CMP: Automatic GPC signal detection and opt-out
<h3>Integration with IAB's U.S. Privacy (USP) API</h3>
To enable full compliance with CCPA/CPRA, AesirX CMP now also updates the IAB USP API when a GPC signal is detected.
Through this integration:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The GPC opt-out is reflected across ad tech platforms using the IAB framework.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Websites remain compliant with the latest U.S. privacy regulations.</li>
</ul>
<h3>New "GPC Compliance" Settings Page</h3>
AesirX CMP v1.4.0 introduces a dedicated GPC Compliance section in the WordPress admin panel, making it easy for site owners to manage their GPC implementation.
The settings page includes:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Option to enable or disable GPC support.</li>
<li aria-level="1">A dynamically generated gpc.json file containing GPC status and your site’s privacy policy link.</li>
<li aria-level="1">A Download button to retrieve the gpc.json file.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Step-by-step manual upload instructions to place the file under /.well-known/gpc.json on your server.</li>
<li aria-level="1">A pre-written section to help you update your Privacy Policy to reflect GPC compliance.</li>
</ul>
This approach maintains compatibility across all WordPress hosting environments, without relying on server-specific configuration like .htaccess rules.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/aesirx-cmp-new-gpc-compliance-settings-page.png" alt="aesirx cmp new gpc compliance settings page" width="942" height="735" />
AesirX CMP: New GPC compliance settings page
<h2>Why GPC Matters</h2>
The Global Privacy Control initiative is gaining momentum across jurisdictions and is increasingly being recognized as a valid mechanism for expressing user privacy choices. Major browsers and browser extensions now support it, and several regulatory bodies – especially in the United States – require websites to honor GPC signals as part of their compliance obligations.&nbsp;
Specifically, the California Attorney General and California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) have both affirmed that under CCPA/CPRA, honoring GPC signals is mandatory for covered businesses.
By adding GPC support, AesirX Consent Management Platform allows your WordPress website to respect these privacy choices automatically, reducing compliance risk while improving user trust.
<h2>Upcoming Features</h2>
After v1.4.0’s release, our roadmap continues with key enhancements:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Improved Consent Logging &amp; Compliance Monitoring A complete backend and frontend logging system will be introduced to provide full visibility into consent actions, including GPC-based opt-outs. This will support audit readiness and help administrators demonstrate compliance. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Geo-Based Consent Model Handling Dynamically apply Opt-In (for GDPR) or Opt-Out (for CCPA) consent models based on a user’s browser language and time zone – without relying on third-party geo-location APIs. </li>
<li>Advanced Analytics &amp; Region-Based Consent Trends Reporting tools for consent behavior by region, category, and GPC signal detection are in development.</li>
</ul>
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What legal and compliance teams need to know: Read <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/california-privacy-enforcement-alert-honda-case-christiansen-neioc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">California Privacy Enforcement Alert: Honda Case Confirms Strict Privacy Compliance Expectations.</a>.
</div>
<h2>How to Get AesirX CMP for WordPress</h2>
AesirX CMP is available as an open-source plugin on GitHub with a 14-day free trial of premium features.
➡ Download here: <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">AesirX CMP for WordPress – GitHub Releases</a>
For complete data privacy solutions including First-Party Analytics and Consent Management, explore our ecosystem at: <a href="https://www.aesirx.io"> </a><a href="https://www.aesirx.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">https://www.aesirx.io</a>
AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.4.0 brings your website one step closer to full global privacy compliance. With support for GPC, site owners can now honor user privacy preferences automatically, stay ahead of emerging privacy regulations, and demonstrate a proactive commitment to ethical data handling.
For questions, support, or implementation guidance, visit our documentation or reach out via GitHub.
<hr />
Sources:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa/gpc" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">California Attorney General GPC enforcement</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://cppa.ca.gov/regulations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">California Privacy Protection Agency, CCPA Regulations</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.edpb.europa.eu/system/files/2024-10/edpb_guidelines_202302_technical_scope_art_53_eprivacydirective_v2_en_0.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">Guidelines 2/2023 on Technical Scope of Art. 5(3) of ePrivacy</a></li>
</ol>

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.4.0: GPC Compliance Now Supported

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.4.0 adds Global Privacy Control (GPC) support, enabling automatic opt-outs and stronger compliance with global privacy laws.

AesirX CMP v1.4.0: GPC Compliance Added

We are pleased to announce the release of AesirX Consent Management Platform (CMP) for WordPress v1.3.0, introducing Category-Based and Granular Consent Controls.
This update improves user control, making consent management more intuitive while enabling compliance with GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy Directive, LGPD, and other global regulations.
While most consent solutions miss tracking technologies like scripts and beacons, AesirX CMP for WordPress manages all forms of tracking to provide a more transparent and compliant experience.&nbsp;
<a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/download/1.3.0/plg_aesirx_consent.zip" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="fw-semibold py-13px px-4 lh-sm text-white btn btn-success" tabindex="0" role="button">Download and install for WordPress</a>
<h2>What’s New in AesirX CMP v1.3.0?</h2>
<h3>Category-Based Consent for All Tracking Technologies</h3>
Traditional consent management platforms primarily handle cookie-based consent, often neglecting scripts, beacons, tracking pixels, and JavaScript-based tracking. With this update, AesirX CMP enables Category-Based Consent, allowing website admins to manage all tracking technologies under clearly defined categories:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Essential Tracking – Required for website functionality (e.g., session cookies, security tracking).</li>
<li aria-level="1">Functional Tracking – User preferences and site enhancements (e.g., language settings, live chat).</li>
<li aria-level="1">Analytics Tracking – Visitor behavior monitoring (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo).</li>
<li aria-level="1">Advertising Tracking – Targeted advertising and remarketing (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads).</li>
<li aria-level="1">Other / Custom Tracking – Additional third-party integrations (e.g., customer support tools, CDNs).</li>
</ul>
How it Works:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The admin panel now allows category assignment for detected third-party scripts and plugins.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Before tracking is allowed, users must opt into each category separately or accept all.</li>
<li aria-level="1">If a user revokes consent, all tracking under that category is immediately disabled.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Shield of Privacy now supports category-based blocking, preventing unauthorized tracking before consent is granted.</li>
</ul>
Why This Matters:
Many consent solutions lack proper tracking categorization, leading to compliance issues and user distrust. AesirX CMP offers a clear, structured, and enforceable approach to consent management across all tracking technologies.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/category-based-consent-view-to-manage-all-tracking-tech-under-defined-categories.png" alt="category based consent view to manage all tracking tech under defined categories" width="942" height="509" />
Category-based consent view to manage all tracking tech under defined categories
<h3>Granular Consent within the Customize Function</h3>
AesirX CMP has always supported granular consent at the point of need, allowing users to opt into specific tracking elements when necessary. With this update, granular consent is now available within the Customize function, giving users more precise control over their privacy preferences.
New Features in Customize View:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Users can selectively enable or disable tracking technologies within each category rather than accepting or rejecting an entire category.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Each tracking technology is clearly listed under its respective category, allowing individual consent choices per service.</li>
<li aria-level="1">More detailed descriptions explain what each tracking element does and why it is used.</li>
</ul>
Why This Matters:
Many consent banners present overly broad categories, requiring users to accept all tracking under a category or reject it completely. This approach often leads to misinformed consent. AesirX CMP provides true transparency, allowing users to choose exactly which tracking services they consent to.
&nbsp;<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/granular-consent-view-for-more-control-over-privacy.png" alt="granular consent view for more control over privacy" width="942" height="1095" />
Granular consent view for more control over privacy
<h3>Updated Consent Modal for Better Transparency</h3>
The consent modal has been redesigned to provide greater clarity and improve user experience.
New Features:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Category toggles allow users to enable or disable tracking categories individually.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Expanded “Customize” view enables detailed control over individual trackers.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Improved category descriptions help users understand what they are consenting to.</li>
<li aria-level="1">No pre-checked boxes, complying with GDPR’s explicit consent requirement.</li>
</ul>
Why This Matters:
Many CMPs use dark patterns to push users toward accepting all tracking. AesirX CMP maintains full transparency, making it clear what data is collected, why, and by whom before consent is given.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/the-new-consent-modal-with-customize-option.png" alt="the new consent modal with customize option" width="942" height="800" />
The new consent modal with “Customize” option
<h2>Upcoming Features: Geo-Handling, Opt-Out Mode, and Consent Logging</h2>
The next phase of development for AesirX CMP includes:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Geo-Handling for Consent Models – The system will automatically determine whether an Opt-In (GDPR) or Opt-Out (CCPA) consent model applies based on the user’s browser language and time zone, without relying on third-party GeoIP services.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Opt-Out Mode for US Regulations – In compliance with CCPA and VCDPA, tracking will be enabled by default with an option for users to opt out, including a “Do Not Sell or Share” option.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Improved Consent Logging &amp; Compliance Monitoring – A new Consent Log system will track consent status, modifications, timestamps, and tracking categories. This will enable compliance reporting and audits, for businesses to meet regulatory requirements.</li>
</ul>
These features are in development and will be introduced in future updates.
<h2>How to Install AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.3.0</h2>
AesirX CMP is available for installation via GitHub with a two-week trial. Download the latest release here:&nbsp;
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<a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases/download/1.3.0/plg_aesirx_consent.zip" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">AesirX CMP for WordPress GitHub Repository</a>
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For a fully compliant privacy solution, consider integrating AesirX Analytics for enhanced first-party data control. More details can be found at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aesirx.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">https://www.aesirx.io</a>
AesirX Consent Management Platform for WordPress v1.3.0 improves how websites handle user consent, giving site owners greater control and transparency so that users have a clear, informed choice over their data.
For questions or support, visit our <a href="https://github.com/orgs/aesirxio/repositories?q=consent" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">GitHub repository</a> or contact us through our website.

AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.3.0: Introducing Category-Based and Granular Consent

AesirX Consent Management Platform (CMP) for WordPress v1.3.0 release, introducing category-based and granular consent controls.

 AesirX CMP for WordPress v1.3.0: Category-Based, Granular Consent Controls

&nbsp;
A customer visits your online store, excited to browse and add items to their cart.
As soon as they arrive, a cookie banner pops up with no options other than ‘Accept All’ or ‘Accept Necessary Cookies,’ and without a clear explanation of what data is collected or why.&nbsp;
Frustrated and unsure about what they must agree to, they leave without engaging further.
This happens often in e-commerce, where unclear GDPR consent management can turn potential customers away. Trust is everything—customers want control over their data as well as a smooth experience.
So, it's not just important for businesses to comply with GDPR consent rules (and other global regulations) to avoid penalties, but actually these rules define how personal data can be collected and used, helping businesses to establish a lawful and trustworthy data foundation.
<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/Improve_E-commerce_Conversions_1200_x_630.png" alt="Improve E commerce Conversions 1200 x 630" width="1200" height="630" />
<h2>Why GDPR &amp; ePrivacy Directive Matter in E-commerce</h2>
Under the <a href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-6-gdpr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">General Data Protection Regulation</a>, businesses must have a lawful basis for processing personal data, and for activities like marketing or tracking, explicit consent is often required. Also, consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous [<a href="#section-1" style="color: #1ab394;">2</a>].&nbsp;
What does this mean for you as an e-commerce business? You can't use customer data—whether for marketing, tracking, or analytics—without clear, upfront consent. Your customers must know exactly what data you're collecting and why. They should have the choice to accept, reject and withdraw it. If you fail to get clear consent, you risk fines and losing customer trust. Staying compliant helps protect both your business and your customers' privacy.
Without an effective GDPR consent management system, businesses risk:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Cart abandonment caused by intrusive or confusing cookie banners.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Damaged trust when customers feel their data is mishandled.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wasted time and resources on error-prone, manual compliance processes.</li>
</ul>
The <a href="https://www.edpb.europa.eu/system/files/2024-10/edpb_guidelines_202302_technical_scope_art_53_eprivacydirective_v2_en_0.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">ePrivacy Directive</a>, often called the "cookie law," adds another layer of responsibility. It requires explicit prior consent for cookies and tracking technologies used for analytics, marketing, and advertising. Non-compliance with these rules can lead to legal action and reputational damage.
<h3>Example of Non-Compliance</h3>
Imagine an online clothing store, “TrendWear,” using tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and a live chat plugin to track and engage with customers. If their cookie banner fails to provide clear options for obtaining GDPR consent or properly inform users about data collection, it could look like this—making it non-compliant:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">No Clear Options: A message like "By using this site, you accept our cookies" with no option to reject or customize preferences.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pre-Ticked Boxes: Users are automatically opted into tracking with no option to opt out.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Vague Language: A statement like "We use cookies for a better experience" without specifying what data is collected or how it will be used.</li>
<li aria-level="1">No Granular Control: Users can’t choose which cookies they accept (e.g., analytics, marketing, essential cookies).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If TrendWear were audited for these violations, the fallout could be severe:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Fines: GDPR violations could result in fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, depending on the severity of the breach.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Reputational Damage: Customers lose trust if they feel their data is mishandled, leading to lost sales and negative reviews.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Operational Disruption: The business might have to suspend essential tools like analytics or marketing, hurting revenue and growth.</li>
</ul>
This scenario shows how neglecting GDPR consent and ePrivacy Directive requirements can put businesses at serious risk.
&nbsp;<img src="https/api.aesirx.io/images/https/api.aesirx.io/images/gdpr-compliant-consent-principles.png" alt="gdpr compliant consent principles" width="942" height="603" />
GDPR-compliant consent principles
<h2>Common GDPR Consent Management Challenges for E-commerce</h2>
E-commerce businesses face several challenges when implementing GDPR consent management. Here are the most common:
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Balancing Compliance with User Experience
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A shopper might abandon their cart if the cookie banner is too complex, lacks clear options to reject consent, or feels untrustworthy for data security.
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An e-commerce site using the same consent settings for all regions may comply in one country but violate regulations in another, risking fines and trust.
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An online store may lose valuable marketing data if users decline cookies, making it harder to measure performance or optimize ads.
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<h2>6 Benefits of Implementing GDPR Consent Management</h2>
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Build Customer Trust: Clear consent practices show customers that you respect their privacy, earning their trust and encouraging repeat business.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Protect Customer Data with Transparent, Decentralized Consent: AesirX’s blockchain-based consent system securely records proof of consent while allowing customers to withdraw consent at any time.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Increase Conversion Rates: Simplified and easy-to-understand consent banners reduce frustration, keeping customers on track and lowering cart abandonment rates.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stay Compliant, Avoid Fines: With streamlined compliance, your business stays in line with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, eliminating the risk of costly fines.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Collect Valuable Data: Only collect consented, high-quality data, giving you actionable insights for better marketing and decision-making.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Boost Your Brand’s Reputation: Show your commitment to data protection, positioning your brand as reliable and privacy-focused in a competitive market.</li>
</ol>
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<h2>How First-Party Consent Management Solves GDPR Consent Challenges</h2>
AesirX offers a GDPR-compliant consent management platform that integrates smoothly with e-commerce operations. It addresses the unique challenges of online stores, helping you build trust and maintain compliance.
<h3>1. Simple, Transparent Consent Collection</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">User-Friendly Banners: Present clear and easy-to-understand cookie banners that allow users to make informed choices without interrupting their shopping experience. AesirX consent banners are crafted for maximum engagement and high acceptance rates.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Global Compliance: Adapt easily to different privacy regulations. AesirX lets you customize consent messages and languages to meet the specific requirements of countries and regions like GDPR, CCPA, and more.</li>
</ul>
<h3>2. Simple Integration with E-commerce Platforms</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Smooth Compatibility: AesirX’s GDPR consent solution integrates effortlessly with popular platforms like WooCommerce, WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla, making implementation fast and simple without disrupting your existing setup.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Support for Marketing Tools: Keep using your key marketing and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) while staying fully GDPR-compliant. AesirX CMP provides easy-to-follow guides for integrating with third-party plugins.</li>
</ul>
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Customizable consent solutions for e-commerce platforms
<h3>3. Advanced Privacy Features</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Google Consent Mode V2 Support: Optimize tracking while respecting user consent preferences, maintaining compliance with GDPR and ePD. Choose between two consent templates for better privacy protection:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Simple Consent Mode: Blocks all data collection until the user gives consent.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Default Template: Preloads data in a blocked state, speeding up activation once consent is given. (Support decentralized consent).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Decentralized Consent: Give users control over their data with AesirX’s blockchain-based consent solution. Users can revoke consent whenever they want, making data management completely transparent.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Customizable Banners: Personalize the look of your consent banners and modals to match your brand. Adjust colors, fonts, and layout to fit your website’s design.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stronger Data Protection: Use anonymization and pseudonymization techniques to protect customer data and boost their trust in your website.</li>
</ul>
<h3>4. Transparent and Proactive Compliance Management</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Blockchain-Based Consent Records: AesirX records consent changes securely on the <a href="https://www.concordium.com/" style="color: #1ab394;">Concordium blockchain</a>, providing a transparent and tamper-proof audit trail. This gives you the proof needed to demonstrate compliance with data protection laws whenever required.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Proactive Consent Shield: Automatically block non-compliant third-party scripts and plugins until users give explicit consent, maintaining full GDPR and ePD alignment.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Building a Privacy-First E-commerce Experience with a GDPR Consent Solution</h2>
GDPR consent is an important data protection rule for any e-commerce business that handles customer data. Clear consent management builds trust, protects sensitive data, and helps avoid legal penalties. AesirX’s GDPR Consent Management platform makes compliance more simple, secure, and straightforward.&nbsp;
With easy-to-understand consent options, global compliance, and seamless integration with your existing tools, <a href="https://aesirx.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">AesirX</a> helps you stay compliant while boosting customer confidence. Don’t let confusing banners drive away customers—use them to build trust and increase conversions.
<h4>Protect Your Business &amp; Customers Today!</h4>
+ <a href="https://aesirx.io/solutions/consent-management-platform" style="color: #1ab394;">Adopt AesirX Consent Management today</a> to achieve GDPR &amp; ePD compliance, boost customer trust, and improve conversions.
+ Test your site’s compliance now! <a href="https://privacyscanner.aesirx.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">Enter your URL HERE to check</a>.&nbsp;
With AesirX’s data privacy tools, you're not just compliant—you’re putting your customers' privacy first.&nbsp;
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<h4>Sources:</h4>
1. <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/mp/how-to-improve-online-sales-with-digital-feedback/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">How to drive sales with purchase feedback - SurveyMonkey&nbsp;</a>
2. <a href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-7-gdpr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" id="section-1" style="color: #1ab394;">Art. 7 GDPR - Conditions for consent</a>

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As an IT Manager in a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), maintaining GDPR compliance for websites can be challenging. You need to collect user consent, protect data privacy, and ensure compliance with the ePrivacy Directive—without disrupting website functionality or your workflow.
A <a href="https://analytics.aesirx.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">Consent Management Platform (CMP)</a> like AesirX addresses these challenges by providing a fully compliant solution. It prevents unauthorized script loading, ensures explicit consent before any data is accessed, and integrates seamlessly with AesirX Analytics for privacy-first, cookie-free analytics. With easy integration into platforms like WordPress and other marketing tools, AesirX helps you align with legal requirements while maintaining website performance and operational efficiency.
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<h2>Why IT Managers Need to Review Their CMPs</h2>
<h3>The Overlooked Risks of Compliance</h3>
<a href="https://gdpr-info.eu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)</a> mandates explicit consent for processing personal data, but compliance goes beyond checkboxes. Websites often preload cookies, trackers, or scripts onto user devices before receiving consent. This practice violates <a href="https://www.edpb.europa.eu/system/files/2024-10/edpb_guidelines_202302_technical_scope_art_53_eprivacydirective_v2_en_0.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive</a>, which explicitly forbids storing or accessing data without prior user approval.
<h3>The Hidden Non-Compliance of Conditional Scripts</h3>
Many consent platforms claim to be compliant by offering "consent modes" or "minimal script loading." However, these approaches still often load dormant or anonymized scripts that access user devices without consent. Even anonymized or delayed trackers fall under the same compliance rules, as accessing any part of a user’s device – whether for minimal or full data collection – requires explicit permission.
This misunderstanding can leave IT managers unknowingly breaching compliance laws. Reviewing your current consent management solution is essential to avoid hidden violations and the consequences that follow.
<h3>The Consequences of Non-Compliance&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Financial Penalties and Legal Risks: Non-compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive can lead to penalties as high as 4% of global annual revenue or €20 million. These fines are not hypothetical – regulators actively enforce them across industries.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Reputation Damage and Business Losses: Beyond financial costs, failing to secure proper consent erodes customer trust. A tarnished reputation can lead to lower conversion rates, reduced website traffic, and long-term brand harm.</li>
<li aria-level="1">User Compensation Claims: Non-compliance also exposes businesses to legal actions, including compensation claims from users whose data was mishandled. These lawsuits can be as damaging as regulatory fines, adding to the overall financial and reputational burden.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits of Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) for IT Managers</h3>
⮕&nbsp;Avoid Legal Risks: Achieve GDPR and ePrivacy compliance to avoid fines and reputational damage.
⮕&nbsp;Enhance User Trust: Transparent consent management builds trust with visitors, showing your commitment to user privacy.
⮕ Simplify Workflows: Streamline consent collection to save time and reduce manual effort for IT teams.&nbsp;
⮕ Improve User Experience: Offer users easy-to-manage consent options without disrupting their browsing experience.
⮕ Support Business Goals: Integrate a GDPR consent management tool with your current tools like analytics and marketing platforms, helping you continue to collect valuable data for analysis and marketing while staying compliant.
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<h2>How AesirX Can Simplify Consent Management</h2>
<a href="https://analytics.aesirx.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">AesirX Consent Management Platform</a> offers a seamless, efficient, and privacy-first solution for managing consent, meeting GDPR compliance and ePrivacy regulations for websites, without affecting the user experience.
Here’s what makes AesirX CMP different:
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Simple Integration with WordPress and Other Platforms Easily install the AesirX CMP plugin on WordPress and other platforms. Just <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/consent" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">download the plugin from GitHub</a>, install it, and you're ready to go—no coding or complex configurations required. 
Easy GDPR Compliance with Customizable Consent Banners Streamline GDPR compliance with customizable consent banners that meet legal standards. Tailor these banners to match your website’s look and messaging while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Integrate with Cookie-Free Analytics Using First-Party Data Integrate AesirX Analytics and BI to collect user insights with first-party data, eliminating the need for third-party cookies. This helps maintain compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy laws, while still providing valuable user behavior data. 
Decentralized Consent Management for Data Control Give users control over their data with a decentralized consent system. They can manage, update, and revoke their consent independently, promoting transparency and control.
Blockchain-Based Data Ownership for Better Security AesirX offers decentralized data ownership through its Shield of Privacy, built on Concordium’s blockchain infrastructure for added security and compliance, using pseudonymization and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to protect sensitive information. All consent actions are recorded on the blockchain, providing transparent and auditable records.
Unique Consent Shield for Data Protection AesirX’s Consent Shield automatically scans your site for plugins that may collect data without consent, allowing you to block them until users provide consent - a feature that sets us apart in achieving GDPR compliance and protecting user privacy.
Free and Cost-Effective for SMEs AesirX CMP is free to use, offering SMEs an affordable solution to stay GDPR-compliant. Get expert-level consent management without the high costs, helping you reduce compliance risks while keeping your budget intact.
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<h2>How to Install AesirX CMP on WordPress</h2>
<h3>1. Download and Install AesirX CMP</h3>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Download the plugin: Get the latest release from <a href="https://github.com/aesirxio/wordpress-consent-plugin/releases" style="color: #1ab394;">AesirX CMP Plugin on GitHub</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Install the plugin:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Log in to your WordPress admin panel.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Go to Plugins &gt; Add New.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Click Upload Plugin, select the downloaded file, and click Install Now.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Click Activate Plugin after installation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>2. Register Your Shield of Privacy (SoP)</h3>
After activation, you'll be prompted to register your Shield of Privacy (SoP) to start your 14-day free trial with full features. (Your SoP serves as your AesirX Account ID, granting access to all AesirX solutions and licenses.)
<h4>Steps:</h4>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Enter your details:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Email</li>
<li aria-level="2">Shield of Privacy ID</li>
<li aria-level="2">Domain</li>
<li aria-level="2">Choose "Consent Management Platform" from the Solutions drop-down.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Accept Terms &amp; Verify:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Check Accept Terms &amp; Privacy Policy.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Click “Click to start verification" → Send inquiry.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Complete Setup:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Click How to get your Shield of Privacy &amp; License.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Click Update Domain.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>3. Update Your License to Continue</h3>
Before your trial ends, update your license to keep full access:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Go to the <a href="https://aesirx.io/licenses" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">AesirX Licenses page</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get your new license key.</li>
<li>Enter the key in the plugin settings under Your License Key.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>4. Set Up Consent Templates</h3>
<a href="https://aesirx.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">AesirX</a> offers two consent modes, both compatible with Google Consent Mode V2, but with enhanced compliance features:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Simple Consent Mode: No data is collected until users provide explicit consent.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Default Template: Tags are preloaded with denied parameters, ensuring no data collection until consent is granted. (Supports decentralized consent management enhanced privacy control).</li>
</ol>
<h3>Steps to Set Up Consent Templates:</h3>
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">
In the WordPress admin panel, go to Settings &gt; AesirX Consent Management &gt; Select Consent Mode.
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Choose a template and customize the consent text.
</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Update your privacy policy to explicitly state:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Who collects the data (your site or third-party services).</li>
<li aria-level="2">Why the data is collected (e.g., analytics, personalization).</li>
<li aria-level="2">What data is collected (cookies, form data).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Keep the consent message simple, clear, and informative so users understand what they’re agreeing to and why it matters.</li>
</ul>
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<li aria-level="1">(Optional) Enter your Google Tag ID and Google Tag Manager ID.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Click “Save Settings” to apply changes.</li>
</ol>
AesirX CMP enables you to create a fully branded, user-friendly consent experience with easy consent banner customization. Tailor banners to match your company’s style, provide clear opt-in options, and simplify consent management. This provides a professional, transparent, and <a href="https://privacyscanner.aesirx.io/first-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">GDPR-compliant user experience</a> for your visitors.
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Read more:
<a href="https://aesirx.io/documentation/analytics/how-to/customize-consent-modals-in-wordpress-with-aesirx-cmp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">How to Customize the Consent Modal Style for Your WordPress Site Using AesirX Analytics &amp; CMP</a>
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<h3>Step 5: Use AesirX Consent Shield for Plugin Detection and Blocking</h3>
To enhance GDPR compliance for websites and manage tracking, AesirX provides a Consent Shield feature to detect and block plugins and third-party trackers that may collect user data without consent.
<h4>Steps:</h4>
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings &gt; AesirX Consent Management.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Automatic Plugin Detection: AesirX Consent Shield will scan for plugins (e.g., JetPack) that may collect user data without consent.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Block Plugins: For flagged plugins, enable the option to block them from collecting data until the user provides explicit consent.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<h3>Step 6: Block Invasive Domains with AesirX Privacy Scanner and Consent Shield</h3>
You can also block third-party domains from tracking user data without consent.
<h4>Steps:</h4>
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://privacyscanner.aesirx.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">https://privacyscanner.aesirx.io</a> and enter your website URL to scan your site.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Review the scan results to identify any third-party trackers (e.g., pixel.wp.com).</li>
<li aria-level="1">Block Domains: In Consent Shield, enter the flagged domains and click Save.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Choose Script Blocking Options:
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Only Third-Party Hosts (Default): Blocks third-party scripts but allows first-party scripts.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Both First and Third-Party Hosts: Blocks all scripts based on user consent.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
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<h2>Simplify GDPR Compliance for Your Website Today</h2>
AesirX CMP provides an efficient solution for IT managers by offering robust consent management without relying on third-party cookies. It helps <a href="https://privacyscanner.aesirx.io/first-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">GDPR compliance for websites</a> while protecting user privacy.
With Consent Shield, AesirX scans your site for plugins that might collect data without consent, blocking them until users approve. Additionally, blockchain-powered data ownership through the Shield of Privacy’s decentralized system stores user data securely, using pseudonymization to protect sensitive information and uphold compliance.
AesirX CMP also offers consent banner customization, allowing you to align banners with your website’s branding while respecting user privacy. This streamlines compliance processes and helps you deliver a GDPR-compliant user experience.&nbsp;
Protect user privacy and simplify GDPR compliance now—install <a href="https://aesirx.io/solutions/consent-management-platform" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color: #1ab394;">AesirX CMP</a> in minutes and integrate seamlessly with your website and tools.

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