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# bendolo

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 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
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   reply to: [[MailerPress - Email Marketing, Newsletter, Email Automation & WooCommerce Emails] Custom URL in [Redirect after confirmation] is not saving](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-url-in-redirect-after-confirmation-is-not-saving/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [3 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-url-in-redirect-after-confirmation-is-not-saving/#post-18898745)
 * Embed Forms are no longer working following the recent update.
 * I also received the following message “Failed to fetch” and the other errors 
   above
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[MailerPress - Email Marketing, Newsletter, Email Automation & WooCommerce Emails] Custom URL in [Redirect after confirmation] is not saving](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-url-in-redirect-after-confirmation-is-not-saving/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [3 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-url-in-redirect-after-confirmation-is-not-saving/#post-18898025)
 * **Unfortunately, I’m not able to test it myself at the moment.**
 * When you try to click **Edit** under **Embed Forms**. Nothing is displayed.
 *     ```wp-block-code
       react-dom.min.js?ver=18.3.1.1:10 Uncaught TypeError: w is not a function    at Object.onClick (mail-editor.js?ver=9cfd4fa349446eba8c08:1:132846)    at onClick (components.min.js?ver=0d72a218dfea8f6f442f:26:356226)    at components.min.js?ver=0d72a218dfea8f6f442f:19:40085    at Object.Xa (react-dom.min.js?ver=18.3.1.1:10:105345)    at B (react-dom.min.js?ver=18.3.1.1:10:10501)    at W (react-dom.min.js?ver=18.3.1.1:10:10556)    at qe (react-dom.min.js?ver=18.3.1.1:10:23297)    at Ke (react-dom.min.js?ver=18.3.1.1:10:23711)    at react-dom.min.js?ver=18.3.1.1:10:29062    at dl (react-dom.min.js?ver=18.3.1.1:10:85582)
       ```
   
 * On my other site where the form is embedded, I am seeing the following error:
 *     ```wp-block-code
       Access to fetch at 'https://example1.com/wp-json/mailerpress/v1/embed/contact' from origin 'https://example2.com' has been blocked by CORS policy: No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header is present on the requested resource.
       ```
   
 *     ```wp-block-code
       embed-widget.js:2  POST https://boilerplatenewsletter.com/wp-json/mailerpress/v1/embed/contact net::ERR_FAILED 500 (Internal Server Error)handleSubmit	@	embed-widget.js:2(anonym)	@	embed-widget.js:2
       ```
   
 *     ```wp-block-code
       (Index):288 Subscription error: TypeError: Failed to fetch    at n.handleSubmit (embed-widget.js:2:13203)    at HTMLFormElement.<anonymous> (embed-widget.js:2:1827)onError	@	(Index):288handleSubmit	@	embed-widget.js:2await in handleSubmit		(anonym)	@	embed-widget.js:2
       ```
   
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[MailerPress - Email Marketing, Newsletter, Email Automation & WooCommerce Emails] Custom URL in [Redirect after confirmation] is not saving](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-url-in-redirect-after-confirmation-is-not-saving/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-url-in-redirect-after-confirmation-is-not-saving/#post-18889700)
 * Thank you for the instructions.
 * Unfortunately, the issue persists. When I save the URL, I am not redirected to
   the target destination. Instead, the browser displays a blank page, and the address
   bar just shows:
 * [https://example.com/?mailpress-pages=mailerpress&action=confirm&cid=123………&#8230](https://example.com/?mailpress-pages=mailerpress&action=confirm&cid=123………&#8230);..
 * Furthermore, if I click the link in the confirmation email a second time, I encounter
   a WordPress-style error message: **“There has been a critical error on this website.”**
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation] Configuration for Cookie-less usage](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [6 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/#post-18811317)
 * [@owadud655](https://wordpress.org/support/users/owadud655/)
 * The cookie `optn_visitor_type` is currently set to expire in **100 years**. While
   I understand the intent is to remember “returning” visitors, this duration conflicts
   with several core principles of the GDPR:
    1. **Storage Limitation (Art. 5 (1) (e) GDPR):** Personal data (and even pseudonymized
       data like cookies) must be kept in a form which permits identification for **
       no longer than is necessary** for the purposes for which they are processed.
       A 100-year storage period for a simple visitor-type flag is legally unjustifiable
       and considered “excessive.”
    2. **Data Minimization (Art. 5 (1) (c) GDPR):** Processing must be limited to what
       is necessary. A duration of 1 year is standard for “returning visitor” logic;
       anything beyond that (especially a century) will be flagged in any professional
       privacy audit.
 * **The Issue for Users:** As a site operator, I have to list every cookie and 
   its expiration in my privacy policy. Listing a “100-year” cookie makes my site
   look like it’s using intrusive tracking, even though the cookie’s content (`"
   returning"`) is actually harmless. It’s a “red flag” for automated compliance
   scanners and legal regulators.
 * **Suggested Fix:** Please update the cookie TTL to something reasonable, like**
   365 days** or **730 days** (to match your `optn_analytics_id`). `time() + (365*
   24 * 60 * 60)`
 * This small change would make the plugin much more compliant in the EU.
 * Best regards
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation] Inline Ads not showing after update (v1.4.20 works)](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/inline-ads-not-showing-after-update-v1-4-20-works/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [6 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/inline-ads-not-showing-after-update-v1-4-20-works/#post-18811073)
 * [@owadud655](https://wordpress.org/support/users/owadud655/)
 * Thanks for the quick fix! I’ve updated the plugin and can confirm that it’s working
   now. **Please note that I have only tested this for Inline Ads so far.** Everything
   looks good there! Thanks for your help.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation] Configuration for Cookie-less usage](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [6 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/#post-18811068)
 * [@owadud655](https://wordpress.org/support/users/owadud655/)
 * The cookie optn_purchase_tracking seems to be missing from your overview. It 
   should probably be added for those looking to identify all tracking cookies.
 * Could you also confirm if there are any other cookies that might have been missed,
   or is this now the complete list for a fully cookie-less setup?
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation] Configuration for Cookie-less usage](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [6 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/#post-18809819)
 * Thanks a ton for the clear breakdown of those cookies! This is super helpful 
   for getting the privacy settings exactly where they need to be.
 * You should definitely toss this info into the official documentation or the plugin
   FAQs!
 * Thanks again for the great support and for being so transparent about how the
   plugin handles data!
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation] API call to ipinfo.io](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-call-to-ipinfo-io/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [6 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-call-to-ipinfo-io/#post-18809813)
 * I just wanted to say a big thank you for the latest update! Being able to **disable
   the IP tracking/API call to ipinfo.io** is exactly what I was looking for.
 * I really appreciate you listening to the community and giving us more control
   over privacy and performance. Keep up the great work!
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation] Configuration for Cookie-less usage](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [6 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/#post-18800440)
 * I checked your documentation but could not find any details about the specific
   cookies listed below.
 * **Why this is critical for me:** In Europe, GDPR compliance is very strict. If
   I fail to declare a cookie or describe its data accurately, I risk facing **heavy
   fines**.
 * Currently, it creates a significant administrative burden just to use the basic
   functions of your plugin. Every time a cookie is set, I have to update my privacy
   policy. Many companies here rely on lawyers to draft these documents to be safe,
   so having to constantly adjust the policy for new cookies is not only time-consuming
   but also **expensive**.
 * **Additionally, for users with less technical expertise, it is extremely difficult
   to use your plugin in a GDPR-compliant way.** Most users do not know how to implement
   complex workarounds or analyze cookie behavior. Without a simple solution, they
   are legally exposed.
 * This is why I strongly believe that a **native “Zero-Cookie Mode” would be a 
   massive unique selling point** for you. There is a huge market of users specifically
   looking for marketing tools that work out-of-the-box without triggering complex
   consent requirements or legal costs.
 * In the meantime, to avoid legal issues, please provide the technical details 
   for the following cookies:
    - `opnt_visitor_tracked_weekly`
    - `optn_analytics_id`
    - `optn_visitor_type`
    - `optn_user_info`
 * **For my privacy policy, I specifically need to know the following for EACH cookie:**
    1. **Purpose:** What exactly does the cookie do?
    2. **Data Stored:** Does it store Personal Data (like IP addresses, IDs) or just
       functional states?
    3. **Storage Duration (Expiration):** How long does the cookie remain stored (e.
       g., Session, 24 hours, 1 year)?
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation] API call to ipinfo.io](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-call-to-ipinfo-io/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [6 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-call-to-ipinfo-io/#post-18800384)
 * I was able to temporarily solve the problem using the code below. It intercepts
   the request to `ipinfo.io` and returns a dummy response, which stops the issue
   from occurring:
 *     ```wp-block-code
       add_action('wp_head', function() {    ?>    <script>    (function() {        const originalFetch = window.fetch;        window.fetch = function() {            // If the URL contains ipinfo.io, return a fake response            if (arguments[0] && typeof arguments[0] === 'string' && arguments[0].includes('ipinfo.io')) {                return Promise.resolve(new Response(JSON.stringify({                    ip: "127.0.0.1",                    country: "EU",                    city: "Local",                    org: "None"                }), {                    status: 200,                    headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }                }));            }            // Execute all other requests normally            return originalFetch.apply(this, arguments);        };    })();    </script>    <?php}, 1);
       ```
   
 * I am really looking forward to the feature you confirmed that will improve data
   privacy and allow for better control over this.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation] Configuration for Cookie-less usage](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [6 months, 4 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/configuration-for-cookie-less-usage/#post-18797865)
 * Hi,
 * Thanks for the reply. I would like to clarify the definition of “Functional” 
   in this context, as there is often a misunderstanding regarding GDPR requirements.
 * Under EU law (ePrivacy Directive & GDPR), a cookie is only strictly “Necessary”
   if the service explicitly requested by the user cannot function without it. To
   illustrate my concern, here is a clear distinction:
 * 1. Strictly Functional: A cookie that maintains a user’s login session or keeps
   items in a shopping cart.
 * 2. Marketing/Tracking: A cookie that remembers a user has visited a pricing page
   three times and then triggers a specific discount pop-up based on that behavior.
 * In the second case, even if the plugin needs that data to work as intended, this
   is legally considered behavioral tracking/marketing because it profiles the user’s
   journey to optimize conversions. This requires an explicit Opt-in.
 * Because of this, it is essential to introduce a **“Zero-Cookie” mode**.
 * I understand that if this mode is active (and no consent is given), some advanced
   features of WowOptin—like frequency capping or behavior-based triggers—might 
   not work. But that is exactly the point:
    1. **Consent Granted:** All tracking features and cookies are active.
    2. **Zero-Cookie Mode or (Consent Denied):** The plugin should only show generic
       pop-ups without any tracking, identifiers, or behavioral memory.
 * I understand that the plugin’s “intelligence” (like frequency capping or behavioral
   triggers) will not work in Zero-Cookie mode. However, as site owners, we need
   the ability to let the plugin run in a restricted, cookie-less way for users 
   who do not opt-in.
 * Thanks
    -  This reply was modified 6 months, 4 weeks ago by [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/).
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker - Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation] API call to ipinfo.io](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-call-to-ipinfo-io/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/api-call-to-ipinfo-io/#post-18791777)
 * Hi,
 * Thank you for the update and for adding the previous request to your developer
   list (**OPT-133**). I will look into the firewall workaround for the time being.
 * Regarding the further development of the plugin, I have two specific questions
   concerning data privacy and infrastructure:
    1. **Local Geolocation:** Are there plans to allow local geolocation? Specifically,
       we need an option to manually upload our own **.mmdb files** (e.g., MaxMind 
       GeoLite2 or IP2Location LITE). This would allow the plugin to query the visitor’s
       IP locally via PHP (`$_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR']`) against this database, ensuring
       that no visitor data leaves our infrastructure and no US-based servers are involved.
       To give you a better idea of how we imagine the settings interface for this,
       please see this mockup: **[https://i.imgur.com/j6BYzi6.png](https://i.imgur.com/j6BYzi6.png)**
    2. **IP Anonymization (Hashing):** Do you plan to implement a feature to anonymize
       or hash IP addresses before they are processed or stored? We are looking for
       an option to either mask the last octet or use a salted hash to stay compliant
       with strict privacy requirements.
 * I look forward to hearing if these features might be on your roadmap.
 * Best regards
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[NSFW] [Redirection] Forwarding to slug/… does not work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/forwarding-to-slug-does-not-work/)
 *  Thread Starter [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/)
 * (@bendolo)
 * [1 year, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/forwarding-to-slug-does-not-work/#post-18318640)
 * Updated wrong format
    -  This reply was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/).
    -  This reply was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by [bendolo](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bendolo/).

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