FAZ Cookie Manager

This is a free, open-source plugin for managing cookie consent and privacy compliance on websites. It is designed for site owners and developers who need a fully self-hosted solution that respects visitor data and adheres to regulations like GDPR and CCPA.

• Self-Hosted & Cloud-Free: All core functions run on your server. No external accounts, subscriptions, or data sent to third-party services are required.
• Local Cookie Scanner: Includes a built-in, browser-based scanner that crawls your site to detect cookies directly, eliminating the need for external scanning APIs.
• Compliance Frameworks: Supports key standards including Google Consent Mode v2 and the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) v2.3 for handling vendor consents.
• Granular Consent Management: Provides a customizable banner, detailed preference center for visitors, and maintains an audit log of all consent decisions for accountability.
• Open Source License: Released under the GPL-3.0 license, allowing for full inspection, modification, and distribution of the code.