Secure Privacy Changelog

We're excited to announce the launch of support for the IAB Tech Lab's Global Privacy Platform (GPP) in Secure Privacy. This new integration streamlines privacy compliance across multiple jurisdictions and simplifies consent management for publishers and advertisers.

Global Privacy Platform Integration

What's New:

• GPP Protocol Support: Secure Privacy now supports the GPP protocol, allowing for standardized transmission of privacy, consent, and consumer choice signals.
• Multi-Jurisdiction Compliance: GPP integration enables compliance with privacy regulations across various global markets, including GDPR, CCPA, and emerging US state privacy laws.
• Unified Consent String: The GPP combines multiple consent frameworks into a single, comprehensive string, simplifying consent signal management.
• Future-Proof Framework: As new privacy regulations emerge, the GPP is designed to adapt, ensuring long-term compliance without major overhauls.

Key Benefits:

• Simplified compliance management across multiple jurisdictions
• Reduced costs associated with maintaining separate privacy controls
• Improved efficiency in transmitting consent signals throughout the ad tech ecosystem
• Enhanced user privacy controls and transparency

How to Enable:

1. Update Secure Privacy when you see the Reload popup
2. Navigate to Domain Settings > Frameworks
3. From the dropdown list, choose the IAB GPP option
4. Configure IAB Vendors and relevant Notices, Opt-out Settings

Documentation:

For further details, please refer to our GPP Support Article.

Today, we have released the feature that allows the users to skip installation during onboarding.

This feature addresses feedback from users who wished to explore the product without committing to a full installation.

Policies UX Enhancement

We're excited to announce several improvements to the Policies module, designed to streamline your workflow and enhance overall usability.

Intelligent Title Suggestions

The Policies Module now automatically suggests policy titles based on the type of policy you're creating. This feature saves time and ensures consistency in naming conventions across your organization.

Redesigned Add Policy Button

We've given the Add Policy button a fresh new look. The updated appearance makes it more intuitive and easier to spot when you're ready to create a new policy.

Streamlined Policy Settings

The Link or Generate option has been relocated to the Policy Settings section. This re-organization simplifies the policy creation process and groups related functions together for a more logical user experience.

Additional Improvements

Our development team has also addressed several UI bugs, resulting in a smoother and more reliable user experience. These fixes contribute to the overall stability and performance of the platform.

Secure Privacy Price Increase

We're excited to announce updates to our pricing plans, designed to better serve your growing needs! Key changes include new features across tiers, simplified plan names, and adjusted pricing to reflect added value.

We're committed to providing transparent and valuable solutions for your business.

For detailed information, check out

• our updated pricing page and

• support article on choosing the right pricing 

Billing Change: Immediate Charges Upon Card Addition

In response to customer feedback, we've updated our billing process. Now, when you add a new card to your account, you will be charged immediately, even if you are still within your trial period.

Previously, charges were delayed until the trial ended.

Please ensure you are on the correct plan before adding your credit card to avoid any unnecessary charges or refund requests.

Homepage Revamp

• Enhanced Onboarding: We've streamlined your onboarding journey with eye-catching banners and a quick start option to create a banner design that resonates with your brand.
• Improved Navigation: Finding your way around our website is now even easier with intuitive navigation enhancements.
• Seamless Platform Connection: As always, our homepage seamlessly connects to our platform, ensuring a consistent experience.

Trust Widget Visibility Control

Customize where your Trust Widget appears! You can now choose to show or hide it on specific pages of your website. Find this option in your Domain Settings under 'Widget View Settings.'

Improved Consent Reports

We've made our Consent Reports even more informative! You'll now see the full country name associated with each consent record. Visit Domain Settings -> Reports -> Consents

Google Consent Mode (GCM) "Deny" Preference Now Prioritises EEA and UK

In line with Google's guidelines, our consent banner implementation now respects geographic-based controls for Google Consent Mode.

This means the "Deny" preference will primarily apply to users within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, ensuring stricter adherence to their privacy regulations.

Subscription Model Enhancement

Fixed an issue where payment collection in Stripe did not resume correctly after a trial period ended and the account was unfrozen.

Domain Framework Not Set Correctly When Adding New Domain

We addressed a problem where the selected domain framework wasn't being set in the respective API, resulting in all new domains defaulting to the current default framework (GCM advanced).

Cookie Banner UX Enhancements:

We've improved the user experience of our cookie banner by fixing unnecessary scrolling issues and adjusting padding for a cleaner look and feel.

Updated Installation Instructions for Joomla and Wordpress from Domain -> Installation Screen

This release made an update to the Joomla and Wordpress installation instructions, accessible from Domain -> Installation screen.

Google Consent Mode Messaging

For Google Consent Mode compliance, Secure Privacy recently deployed a new legal template.

This template ensures transparency by explaining data collection purposes, linking to Google's privacy policy, and providing an affirmative consent option.

With this release, we have introduced a notification under Domain Settings -> Framework section, as shown below:

Adding Support for Joomla during User Onboarding 

We worked on adding Joomla plugin recently, with this release, our new users can seamlessly integrate with Joomla during the onboarding process.

A screenshot of the journey is shown below:

Enhancements to Google Basic Mode

Secure Privacy has been supporting Google Consent Mode since a while. In this release, we have enhanced the Google Consent Mode - Basic. With Google Consent Mode activated, user privacy is prioritized. Google's tracking tags remain inactive and don't collect data unless the user actively consents.

Enable GCM Checkbox During Onboarding

Google Consent Mode control is now part of our onboarding flow. We implicitly enabled the feature for all our new users already, but this enhancement brings the choice to the user.

Change Your Domain During Onboarding

Based on user feedback on our Streamlined Onboarding, we've added the ability to change domains mid-onboarding, giving users more flexibility during setup.

Beyond the above headline features, we've been busy fine-tuning the user journey with a healthy dose of customer feedback and a pinch of product analytics.

Enhancements to Data Subject Access Request Emails

• Improved clarity and formatting: We've refined the appearance and content of DSAR request emails for better readability and professionalism.

• Streamlined recipient management: The email now automatically includes the necessary recipients, ensuring efficient communication.

• Enhanced verification email: The verification email sent to users who submit DSARs has been updated for better user experience.

Enhanced Feature Comparison on Pricing Page

We've revamped our Plans page to make it easier for you to compare features at a glance. Now you'll find the most important features prominently displayed at the top, helping you choose the perfect plan for your needs.

Added Alphabetical Sorting on Domains -> Installation Page

We've made finding your preferred integration even easier! The dropdown menu is now sorted alphabetically for quick access.

Other Updates

This update also includes:

• Enhancements to Product Analytics functionality.
• Fixes for various customer-reported issues.
• Resolution of internal bugs for improved stability and performance.

Today, we have released some enhancements to our Monthly Cookie Scanning engine.

If there are any new or removed cookies on your website:

• New Cookie Detected: You'll receive an email alert if we discover a new cookie on your website. This email will guide you to classify the cookie to ensure compliance and avoid potential functionality issues.
• Cookie No Longer Detected: An in-app notification will appear if a previously detected cookie is no longer present. This helps you monitor changes and maintain your website's functionality.
• Your aggregated scan report will be refreshed after each scan, providing you with the most up-to-date information. Going forward, we'll only generate aggregated reports for new scans
  

Revamped Onboarding Flow

We're excited to announce a streamlined onboarding process, making it even easier for you to get started with Secure Privacy.

Here's what's new:

• Activate Before Installing: You can now activate your account before installing the Secure Privacy script, saving you time and effort.
• Integration Options During Onboarding: Choose the integration method that best suits your needs, including options like Google Tag Manager, WordPress, Shopify, and JavaScript/HTML.
• Dashboard After Confirmation: Your Secure Privacy dashboard will be ready to use as soon as we confirm that the script is working correctly.

For more information, head over to this article -> Introducing Secure Privacy's Streamlined Onboarding: A Quick Walkthrough

Embedding Your Policies

Building on the Policies Module launched a few weeks ago, we're excited to announce a new feature: Policy Embedding. Now you have two easy ways to seamlessly integrate your policies into your website:

1. Directly from the Policies Dashboard: Look for the embed option on the main dashboard for a quick and easy integration of all your policies.
2. Within Individual Policy Settings: Need more control? Each individual policy has its own embed option, allowing you to place specific policies on specific pages.

Google Consent Mode Updates

We've made several important updates to ensure compliance with upcoming changes to Google Consent Mode:

• TCF Integration: We've implemented a flag specifically for the Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF), as Secure Privacy offers a banner that aligns with IAB TCF standards.
• gtag Developer ID Introduction: We've incorporated the gtag Developer ID, a key component for Google Consent Mode implementation.

We've also implemented several bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance your overall experience.

Domain Settings Update: Select Google Consent Mode - Advanced

We've updated the domain settings menu: you can now specifically select "Google Consent Mode - Advanced" within the framework choices.

Enhanced "Other Request" Form: Requires User Input and Prevents Auto-Closure

We've made improvements to the "Other Request" form in our consent banner:

• Users are now required to enter a message in the text area before submitting their request.
• The banner will no longer automatically close after submission, allowing users to confirm their request was sent successfully.

Putting the "Grammar" in "Programmer" (Or At Least Trying To)

We've been busy playing grammar police with our app! We've caught a few typos and smoothed out some sentences, so you can enjoy a more polished reading experience.

Scan Report Behavior: SSL Requirement for Expiration Information

In order for the Scan Report page to display expiration details for your domain's SSL certificate, the domain must have SSL enabled. If SSL is not enabled, the expiration information will not be shown in the report.

We've also squashed some more bugs and made a few tweaks under the hood.