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== Double Opt-In for Contact Form 7 & Avada – Secure, GDPR-Compliant Email Verification == |
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Contributors: forge12 |
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Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MGZTVZH3L5L2G |
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Tags: contact form 7, double opt-in, avada, gdpr, email verification |
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Requires at least: 5.0 |
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Tested up to: 6.8 |
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Requires PHP: 7.4 |
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Stable tag: 3.1.0 |
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License: GPLv3 |
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License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html |
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**Protect your forms with GDPR-compliant Double Opt-In.** |
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Ensure valid emails, prevent fake signups, and stay compliant with Contact Form 7 and Avada. |
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== Description == |
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**Double Opt-In** verifies every submitted email before it’s stored or used. |
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This ensures: |
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- Only valid email addresses are accepted. |
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- GDPR requirements are met with proper tracking. |
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- Your database stays clean and reliable. |
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Seamless integration with **Contact Form 7** and **Avada Forms**. |
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Enable Double Opt-In per form, customize confirmation emails, and manage data retention with ease. |
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= Quick Start = |
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[Read the Quick Guide](https://www.forge12.com/blog/so-verwendest-du-das-double-opt-in-fuer-contact-form-7/) |
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## Free Features |
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- Double Opt-In for Contact Form 7 |
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- Double Opt-In for Avada Forms |
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- GDPR-ready data storage (Form ID, Email, Registration/Confirmation Date & IP) |
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- Automatic cleanup of unconfirmed entries |
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- Predefined templates or fully custom opt-in mails |
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- Custom confirmation page redirects |
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- Dynamic conditions (enable opt-in based on user input) |
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- Full mail customization |
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## Pro Features |
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- Double Opt-In for Elementor Forms |
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- Double Opt-Out System (unique opt-out links per submission) |
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- CSV export of all opt-ins |
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- Automatic WordPress user creation after opt-in (with role assignment) |
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- Extended cleanup and export options |
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- Premium support |
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== Privacy & Telemetry == |
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Starting with version **3.1.0**, the Double Opt-In plugin includes **optional anonymous telemetry** (opt-out). |
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This helps us understand which features are used most, so we can improve usability and remove unused complexity. |
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**We never sell or share data.** |
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Telemetry is used **only for product improvement and maintenance**. |
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### Telemetry data collected: |
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- `plugin_slug`, `plugin_version` |
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- `snapshot_date` |
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- `settings_json` (anonymized plugin settings) |
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- `features_json` (enabled features) |
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- `created_at`, `first_seen`, `last_seen` |
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- `counters_json` (opt-in/opt-out events) |
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- `wp_version`, `php_version`, `locale` |
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### GDPR / DSGVO Compliance |
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- No personal data, no cookies, no user tracking. |
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- Basis: *Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO* (legitimate interest – plugin optimization). |
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- Telemetry is fully optional and can be disabled anytime in plugin settings. |
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== Installation == |
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1. Upload to `/wp-content/plugins/`. |
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2. Activate via WordPress **Plugins** menu. |
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3. Edit your form and enable Double Opt-In. |
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== Changelog == |
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= 3.1.0 = |
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* New: Added optional anonymous telemetry (opt-out) to improve plugin performance and usability. |
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* Privacy: Documented all telemetry fields collected. |
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* Improved: Minor optimizations for compatibility and maintainability. |
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* Change: Removed frontend support link injection for improved transparency and compliance with WordPress guidelines. |
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* Improved: Branding is now shown only in the plugin settings (admin area). |
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= 3.0.72 = |
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* Improved: Increased compatibility between Free and Pro version |
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* Improved: Added support for Avada 7.12.2 |
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= 3.0.70 = |
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* Fixed: Fixed a bug stopping the CF7 forms to attach uploaded files after opt-in confirmation |
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= 3.0.62 = |
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* New: Added hook `f12_cf7_doubleoptin_skip_option` to allow skipping opt-ins if required |
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= 3.0.60 = |
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* Fix: Fixed a bug causing Elementor to stop sending opt-in mails |
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= 3.0.51 = |
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* New: Avada Opt-In now leverages the Notification System for handling emails. The "Send to Email" action remains supported. |
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(Older versions trimmed – full changelog available on plugin site.) |
