Secure Privacy Changelog

Better Detection of Secure Privacy script for Google Tag Manager Users

We saw an issue where SecurePrivacy blocking script was not being recognized as installed correctly when added dynamically via Google Tag Manager. This release fixes the detection of Secure Privacy script.

Changelog summary gets more visibility 

As we keep updating your Secure Privacy experience -- whenever there are new updates, you will now see the link to this Changlog page. This changelog page will describe the new updates, similar to the one you are reading now! :) 

Our product evolution continues, thanks to your invaluable feedback!

Google Consent Mode OR IAB Framework

Starting today, users of Secure Privacy can select between Google Consent Mode and IAB framework. his stems from the valuable feedback we've received from our customers!

Head over to {Your Domain Name} -> Domain Settings -> Framework -> Type to choose between Google Consent Mode or IAB framework

Improved Detection of Google Cookies in Scans

In previous instances, customers utilizing Google Consent Mode reported an issue with relevant Google cookies not being blocked. This release addresses this issue by ensuring that relevant cookies are now detected during scans when consent mode is enabled.

Trial Subscription

As a part of this release, we have changed the way your subscription is treated when the trial ends. After the trial, you’ll transition from the Advanced Plan to the Business Plan.

Enhanced Email Filter

We’ve trained our email filter block some spam emails that sneak through the platform. 

Tinkering Behind the Scenes

We’ve also been busy improving our public APIs, refining product analytics, and fixing those bugs that love to hide in the details.

• Resolved an issue where the SecurePrivacy signup page incorrectly displayed banners intended to appear only after the user has logged in.
• Updated placeholder on the SignUp form, which will indicate that we only accept business email addresses.
• We also fixed some issues related to caching and the translation in IAB banner

We've upgraded our support experience by migrating our help articles to Helpwise! This change primarily involves updated URLs for accessing our articles.

No action is required on your end. All existing bookmarks and links will automatically redirect you to the new location.

We appreciate your patience during this transition and hope you enjoy the improved accessibility and organization of our help content!

As per your valuable feedback, we've reintroduced the ability to apply coupons during the billing process, providing you with greater flexibility and control over your subscription costs.

Enhancements

• Streamlined domain management: We've implemented stricter validation rules during onboarding to prevent the addition of duplicate domains, ensuring a more organized and efficient domain management experience.

• Enhanced UI clarity: Improved the visibility of the loader within input fields, providing clearer feedback to users during ongoing actions.

BugFixes

• Modal interaction: Resolved an issue where the "X" button within modals could be clicked, potentially disrupting the intended user flow.
• Script URL consistency: Ensured script URLs are now environment-specific, guaranteeing proper functionality across different environments.
• Domain validation accuracy: Addressed a bug that caused domain validation to fail in specific onboarding scenarios.
• Domain validation responsiveness: Fixed an issue where domain validation would become unresponsive within the UI.
• Trial banner accuracy: Corrected an incorrect message displayed in the trial banner for users without owner roles, ensuring accurate information is presented.
• API performance: Improved the performance for a subset of APIs, leading to a more responsive user experience.

GCM and Framework settings have been moved to domain level for easy access and control

• Prevent script installation without successful scan report
  
• Managed long cookie names to avoid overlapping in declarations
  
• Legacy account users are now redirected to login form automatically
  
• Save button field in Banner template builder is always enabled
  
• Restored functionality of contextual consent preview
  

• Enabled translations for cookies in scan reports
• Improved performance regarding cookie translations
  
• Scan report exports now include domain name
  
• Enhanced cookie detection by scanner
  
• Improved accuracy of contextual consent matching
  
• Implemented global notification for trial period status
  
• Enhanced scanner's ability to record connection locations for tags
  

We've updated our standard texts to be compliant with TCF v2.2.

Users can now find expanded vendor information in accordance with TCF v2.2, multiple languages are added as per recommended IAB text.

We've also improved the process of withdrawing consent in line with TCF v2.2 and disabled cookie banner settings when IAB is enabled.

Additionally, for a better user experience, we have merged IAB settings and partners tabs into one "Ad Settings" tab in TCF v2.2 Preference Center.

The Global Vendor List server-side for TCF v2.2 is cached for faster load times.

We've improved the performance of our template page for smoother navigation (SPV2-1317).