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.

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 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:

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.

Policies Feature

We're excited to announce Policies, a major upgrade to our platform.

• Now manage all your policies in one place, with the new Policies tab.
• Generate Privacy and Cookie Declaration policies instantly.
• More coming soon: Easily embed policies on your websites.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Issue with Google Tag Manager Script and iFrame

We observed an issue where the GTM script was preventing iframe overlays from functioning correctly. The fix is now live our production environment.

Bug Fixes

We've also addressed issues with our Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) and Payment Subscription features.

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.

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.

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

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.

- Added “Reject All”/”Allow All”/”Save All” buttons to the Preference center in order to make UX for CCPA/US customer easier and comply with privacy laws - see this Knowledge base article (SPV1-2896)