GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy compliance guide
How Icegram Cookie Manager addresses EU GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy cookie banner rules with script blocking and consent logging.
Cookie regulations across the globe—such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)—require website owners to handle tracking cookies transparently and lawfully.
Icegram Cookie Manager provides the technical infrastructure needed to comply with these privacy frameworks directly on WordPress.
How features map to regulatory requirements
| Privacy Requirement | How Icegram Cookie Manager Complies |
|---|---|
| Prior Consent (GDPR / ePrivacy) | Non-essential cookies and tracking scripts remain inactive until the visitor clicks accept. |
| Granular Choice | The preference modal separates cookies into clear categories instead of an all-or-nothing choice. |
| Equal Prominence for Rejection | The banner includes a dedicated Reject All button alongside Accept All to prevent deceptive patterns. |
| Easy Withdrawal of Consent | A persistent floating settings icon lets visitors change or revoke consent choices at any time. |
| Notice at Collection (CCPA) | The banner informs visitors immediately that tracking technologies are in use with a link to disclosures. |
| Proof of Consent | User decisions are logged with timestamps and chosen categories to serve as audit records. |
Site owner responsibilities
While the plugin automates banner presentation and consent logging, full legal compliance requires additional actions from website owners:
- Maintain a Comprehensive Privacy Policy: Publish an up-to-date Privacy Policy page detailing what personal data you collect, which third-party services you use, and how users can contact you.
- Audit Your Active Scripts: Review all active plugins, tracking pixels, and embeds (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Hotjar) to ensure they are categorized correctly.
- Configure Google Consent Mode: If using Google services, enable Consent Mode v2 in the plugin so tags adapt their storage behavior based on user consent.