GDPR-Extensions-com – Youtube 2xClick Solution

The YouTube 2xClick Solution by GDPR-Extensions.com is a privacy-first plugin that allows you to embed YouTube videos in a GDPR-compliant manner. By default, videos are hidden behind a customizable content mask and only activated after the user consents to the use of YouTube cookies.

Key features include:
– Consent-based embedding with customizable overlay.
– No YouTube cookies until user approval.
– Integration with cookie consent managers or standalone usage.
– Custom player settings (autoplay, loop, controls).

Features and Customization

Content Mask Customization:
– Choose a background color or upload a custom image.
– Edit the overlay text (e.g., “To watch this video, please allow cookies from YouTube.”).

Consent Workflow:
– With consent manager: YouTube cookies are listed and require approval before the video is loaded.
– Without consent manager: Consent is collected directly from the overlay.

Player Configuration:
– Control autoplay, loop, and visibility of player controls.
– Multiple YouTube videos can be embedded per page.

Data Handling Policy

Objective:
To ensure full GDPR compliance through transparent and minimal data usage.

YouTube Embedding

Purpose: Embed videos in a privacy-friendly way without preloading external resources.

Data Sent: No cookies or external YouTube connections until user approval.

Data Storage: Cookies are only stored after consent and expire after 30 days. No persistent data is stored by the plugin.

Consent Options

= With Consent Manager:=
– Consent is requested and managed via your site’s cookie manager.

Without Consent Manager:

• Consent is obtained directly via the plugin’s content mask.

Security and User Control:

• No automatic data sharing.
• Users control when and how cookies are created.
• No third-party scripts load without consent.

How to Use

1. Install and activate the plugin.
2. Navigate to Settings > YouTube 2xClick to configure appearance and behavior.
3. Use the shortcode [youtube_2xclick url="VIDEO_URL"] in any post, page, or widget.
4. Customize player and consent options using shortcode attributes.

External Service Details

This plugin connects to YouTube only after users explicitly opt-in. All calls and cookies are disabled by default, ensuring compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy, and privacy-focused web development standards.

Developer Notes

Prefix for functions and database entries: gdprextensionscomyt2x
Built with WordPress best practices and compatibility in mind.

Privacy Policy

The YouTube 2xClick Solution by GDPR-Extensions.com is designed to respect user privacy and ensure full compliance with GDPR and related data protection laws.

What Data Is Collected:

• By default, no personal data is collected or stored by the plugin.
• YouTube videos and cookies are only loaded after explicit user consent.

How Consent Is Handled:

• When a consent management system is active, this plugin defers cookie handling to that system.
• Without a consent manager, users must interact with a content mask to enable cookies. No YouTube scripts or tracking are triggered before consent.

Cookie Information:

• YouTube cookies (e.g., VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, and others) are only created after the user consents.
• Default cookie expiration is 30 days unless modified by YouTube.

Data Sharing:

• No user data is sent to GDPR-Extensions.com.
• No third-party data sharing occurs without user action.

Security:

• The plugin avoids preloading third-party scripts and follows WordPress security best practices.

Your Control:

• Users may revoke consent at any time via your site’s cookie management tools.
• Admins may remove or reset embedded videos to reset consent behavior.

For more information, review:
– https://policies.google.com/privacy
– https://policies.google.com/terms
–GDPR-Extensions.com Terms
–GDPR-Extensions.com Privacy Policy

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does this plugin block YouTube cookies?
Until consent is given, YouTube is not loaded, preventing any cookie creation or tracking.

Do I need a consent manager?
No. The plugin works standalone or integrates with existing consent management tools.

Can I style the content mask?
Yes, through the plugin settings you can customize background image, color, and text.

What happens after the user consents?
The content mask is removed, the YouTube video is loaded, and cookies are created.

Developer Notes

This plugin uses the ‘gdprextensioncomyt’ prefix for function names and database tables to ensure uniqueness and avoid conflicts with other plugins.

Contact

For questions or support, reach out to us at support@gdpr-extensions.com.