Joomla EU E-Privacy Directive Extension

The EU e-Privacy Directive extension is back—leaner, smarter, and built for today. Once a heavyweight champ of GDPR compliance, blocking every cookie until users said “yes,” the original plg_system_eprivacy powered over 16,000 sites with a strict, no-nonsense approach. But the EU’s rules have softened, and so have we. The new plg_system_eprivacy for Joomla 5 flips the script: implied consent, one-click setup, and a sleek interface that puts users in control—without the old complexity.

Why It’s Different

Forget the past’s cookie-blocking fortress. The old version stopped everything—session, language, even third-party scripts—until explicit consent. It was a plugin-module duo fighting a strict fight. Today’s System - EU e-Privacy Directive embraces implied consent: services run unless users opt out. No more heavy overrides or tech caveats—just a single plugin that’s easy to install and easier to love. It’s privacy compliance, streamlined for the real world.

Built For Integration

With accompanying plugins to handle the Google Tag Manager consent, Global Privacy Control Header, and Do Not Track Header - the new System - EU e-Privacy Directive is not only as capable as its ancestor, it was created with integration in mind. With a simple API, 3rd party developers can easily and quickly add their consent checkboxes to the popup or alert.

How It Works

- First Visit: A friendly alert pops up—“We Value Your Privacy”—with a simple choice: Accept or tweak.
- Your Call: Hit the green “Accept” to roll with everything enabled, or “Decline” to nix non-essential options. Done.
- Change Your Mind: Click a “Privacy Settings” link anytime—options reset to “all on” for a fresh shot at customizing.

The Interface

- Clear Messaging: If the text isn't to your liking, you can easily and quickly update them using Joomla language overrides.
- Options With Tooltips: Each user consent option is paired with an info icon to describe its function.
- Mandatory Consents: Have a necessary function? Make it mandatory, users can see it - but they can't turn it off.

Display Options

Deviating from its predecessor, the display options in System - EU e-Privacy Directive have been pared down to the best looking and most often used:

- Bootstrap 5 Alert: This isn't your standard Joomla system message, it only appears in the same place.
- Bootstrap 5 Modal: Info just like the Alert, but in a modal format.

No clutter of half-a-dozen old-school styles—just two modern looks that fit Joomla 5 like a glove. Switch via a quick plugin setting, and you’re set.

Why You’ll Want It

- Simple: One plugin, no modules—install and go.
- Flexible: Granular control without geek speak—pick what you allow, skip what you don’t.
- Modern: Built for Joomla 5, styled with Bootstrap 5—looks good, runs smooth.
- User-First: Revisits are a breeze, with a reset to keep decisions easy.

From Then to Now

The old EU e-Privacy Directive extension (plugin/module) was a tank—loaded with display tricks, consent logs, and constant updates for edge cases. It fought hard but grew heavy. The new version’s a sports car: fast, light, and focused on what matters. Where the original battled every cookie, this one flows with today’s rules—privacy without the pain.