What is Complianz plugin?
Complianz is a WordPress plugin for GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy compliance through automated cookie consent management and privacy policy generation. It scans your site for cookies, categorises them, generates a compliant consent banner, and blocks third-party scripts until visitors grant consent – then releases them based on accepted categories.
The setup wizard guides you through selecting applicable regulations (GDPR for EU, CCPA for California), configuring banner appearance, and generating a privacy policy. Complianz integrates with popular WordPress plugins to conditionally block their cookies: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, YouTube embeds, Vimeo, and contact forms. Free covers basic GDPR consent for simple sites. Premium (9/year per site) adds consent proof logging, A/B testing for banners, and consent statistics – features important for demonstrable GDPR accountability.
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Get Complianz Expert HelpKey Features
- Automated cookie scanning and categorisation
- GDPR CCPA ePrivacy consent banners
- Privacy policy generator
- Conditional script blocking per consent category
- GA4 Meta Pixel YouTube Vimeo integration
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive automated cookie detection
- Clear setup wizard
- Good integration with common marketing tools
Cons
- Free version limited for complex cookie setups
- Consent proof logging is Premium only
Free vs Premium
Complianz free covers basic GDPR consent banners and cookie scanning for simple sites. Premium ($9/year per site, $9/year unlimited for agencies) adds consent proof logging, A/B testing for banners, consent statistics, and priority support.
Common Problems & Fixes
Complianz is blocking my contact form. How do I fix this?
Contact forms should not require consent – collecting form data is a legitimate interest under GDPR. In Complianz → Integrations, verify your form plugin is configured correctly. If a form script is being blocked, check if it is incorrectly categorised as marketing or analytics rather than functional.
Google Analytics is not loading even after visitor accepts cookies. Why?
Go to Complianz → Integrations → Google Analytics and verify the connection. If GA4 is installed through a plugin like Site Kit, configure Complianz to manage that plugin’s consent rather than the raw script. Check that consent categories match – the visitor may have accepted some categories but not analytics.
Complianz consent banner keeps reappearing for returning visitors. How do I stop this?
Consent is stored in a browser cookie. If the banner reappears, the consent cookie may be expiring. Check Complianz → Cookie Policy for the consent expiration period – set it to at least 12 months. Verify caching plugins are not clearing consent cookies and exclude them from cache clearing rules.
Customization & Developer Notes
How do I customise the Complianz consent banner to match my brand?
Go to Complianz → Customise Banner. Adjust colours, fonts, button styles, and banner position. For CSS beyond the settings panel, use the custom CSS field in Complianz settings targeting Complianz banner classes.
Does Complianz work with Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes – configure it in Complianz → Integrations → Google. When enabled, Complianz passes consent signals to Google’s consent framework, allowing GA4 and Google Ads to adjust data collection based on visitor consent. Required for Google Ads conversion modelling in EU markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Complianz better than CookieYes or Cookiebot?
All three handle GDPR consent competently. Complianz is more WordPress-native with deeper plugin integrations and a wizard-based setup. CookieYes has a more polished banner design interface. Cookiebot is a cloud-based enterprise service at higher cost. For WordPress sites, Complianz or CookieYes are the most practical choices.
Do I legally need a cookie consent plugin?
In the EU and EEA, the ePrivacy Directive requires informed consent before setting non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies include analytics, advertising pixels, and social media tracking. Functional cookies strictly necessary for the site to work do not require consent. For sites with EU visitors, a consent management solution is a legal requirement.
Can Complianz generate my privacy policy automatically?
Yes – Complianz includes a privacy policy generator that creates a policy based on your answers about data collection, third-party services, and applicable regulations. The generated policy covers the basics but should be reviewed by a legal professional for sites handling sensitive data or with complex data processing activities.
Does Complianz support CCPA for California visitors?
Yes – during setup, select CCPA as an applicable regulation. Complianz adds a Do Not Sell My Personal Information link and adjusts consent behaviour for California visitors. You can apply different consent rules by geography – GDPR opt-in consent for EU visitors, CCPA opt-out for California visitors, and no consent requirement for other regions.