Welcome to the WPLP Compliance Platform documentation. This section gives you a high-level understanding of what the platform does, why it exists, and how it can help you keep your website compliant with global privacy laws.
What is WPLP Compliance Platform? #
The WPLP Compliance Platform is a WordPress plugin designed to help website owners automatically generate essential legal policies and manage cookie consent banners in line with global data privacy regulations, such as.
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)
- CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act/Rights Act – USA)
- LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados – Brazil)
- Other emerging privacy frameworks
In simple terms, it saves you time, reduces legal risks, and ensures that your visitors see the correct policies and cookie consent options when they visit your site.
Why Use WPLP? #
Most website owners face three common challenges when it comes to compliance:
- Legal policies are hard to draft: Privacy policies, terms & conditions, and disclaimers are often long, complex, and filled with legal jargon.
- Privacy laws change often: Regulations like GDPR and CCPA require regular updates, which is tough to track manually.
- Cookie consent banners must work correctly: It’s not enough to just show a banner. Scripts and cookies must actually be blocked until the visitor provides consent.
WPLP takes care of all three with ready-to-use templates, auto-updated policies, and functional cookie banners.
Key Benefits #
- Generate and customise 30+ pre-built legal pages (Privacy Policy, Terms, Disclaimer, and more)
- Show cookie consent banners that comply with GDPR, CCPA, and Consent Mode v2
- Automatically block or allow scripts based on user consent
- Keep your site up-to-date with regular template updates
- Manage compliance across single or multiple sites with one subscription
- Save time with easy setup and configuration – no coding needed
Plans & Licensing #
WPLP offers different subscription plans depending on the number of sites you manage:
- Lite: 1 site with a basic dashboard and four free legal templates.
- Professional plan: Starting at $4/month for up to 10 sites, with access to 30+ legal templates.
- Business plan: Starting at $6/month for up to 25 sites, with advanced access to IAB & Google Consent Support and unlimited scans per month.
Each plan includes access to cookie banner features, updates, and premium support.
System Requirements #
Before installing, make sure your setup meets the minimum requirements:
- WordPress 5.8+
- PHP 7.4+
- MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB equivalent
- A modern browser for configuration (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
Note: Outdated PHP or WordPress versions may cause compatibility issues. Always update to the latest stable version before installing.
How WPLP Works #
- Install & activate the plugin in your WordPress dashboard.
- Run the setup wizard to generate the required legal pages and enable the cookie banner.
- Customise policies and banner text to match your brand.
- Publish the changes to your site
- WPLP refreshes templates and features regularly to match evolving laws.
Key Terms #
- Legal Pages: Auto-generated policy documents like Privacy Policy or Terms & Conditions.
- Cookie Consent Banner: A notice shown to visitors asking for their permission before cookies/scripts load.
- Consent Mode v2: Google’s updated framework that integrates consent choices with Analytics and Ads tools.
- Compliance Logs: Records of user consent stored for legal proof (if enabled).
Now, let’s Get Started with installing the plugins.
