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What's new

  • Updated plugin description and marketing information to better showcase our features and benefits

Bugfixes

  • Fix issue with logo and assets path on multisite Bedrock environments

PR Type

Bug fix, Enhancement


Description

  • Rebranded plugin name from "Usercentrics Cookiebot" to "Cookiebot by Usercentrics" across UI and documentation

  • Fixed multisite Bedrock environment asset and logo path handling by removing problematic conditional logic

  • Simplified SVN file retrieval by removing user-agent header and fallback shell_exec implementation

  • Updated plugin version to 4.6.2 and refreshed readme with improved marketing content


Diagram Walkthrough

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  A["Plugin Branding"] -->|"Update all references"| B["UI Text & Documentation"]
  C["Multisite Asset Issue"] -->|"Remove conditional logic"| D["Fix logo_url & asset_url functions"]
  E["SVN File Retrieval"] -->|"Simplify implementation"| F["Remove user-agent & shell_exec"]
  G["Version Bump"] -->|"4.6.1 to 4.6.2"| H["Plugin Metadata"]
  B --> I["Release v4.6.2"]
  D --> I
  F --> I
  H --> I
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Relevant files
Configuration changes
2 files
cookiebot.php
Update plugin name and version to 4.6.2                                   
+2/-2     
Cookiebot_WP.php
Bump version constant to 4.6.2                                                     
+1/-1     
Bug fix
2 files
helper.php
Remove multisite-specific asset path logic                             
+2/-13   
Base_Cookiebot_Addon.php
Simplify SVN file content retrieval                                           
+2/-12   
Enhancement
6 files
dashboard-page.php
Rebrand plugin name in dashboard messages                               
+4/-4     
gcm-page.php
Update branding in Google Consent Mode page                           
+2/-2     
gtm-page.php
Update branding in Google Tag Manager page                             
+1/-1     
tab.php
Update branding in WP Consent API tab                                       
+2/-2     
Cookiebot_Review.php
Update branding in review popup messages                                 
+2/-2     
cookiebot-admin-script.js
Update alt text branding in admin script                                 
+1/-1     
Documentation
1 files
readme.txt
Comprehensive readme update with new branding and marketing
+145/-166
Additional files
41 files
cookiebot-cs_CZ.mo [link]   
cookiebot-cs_CZ.po +1287/-1707
cookiebot-de_DE.mo [link]   
cookiebot-de_DE.po +1268/-1718
cookiebot-es_AR.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_AR.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_CL.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_CL.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_CO.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_CO.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_CR.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_CR.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_DO.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_DO.po +1287/-1716
cookiebot-es_EC.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_EC.po +1287/-1716
cookiebot-es_ES.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_ES.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_GT.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_GT.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_MX.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_MX.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_PE.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_PE.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_PR.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_PR.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_UY.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_UY.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-es_VE.mo [link]   
cookiebot-es_VE.po +1288/-1717
cookiebot-fr_FR.mo [link]   
cookiebot-fr_FR.po +1272/-1725
cookiebot-it_IT.mo [link]   
cookiebot-it_IT.po +1271/-1713
cookiebot-pl_PL.mo [link]   
cookiebot-pl_PL.po +1295/-1738
cookiebot-pt_BR.mo [link]   
cookiebot-pt_BR.po +1295/-1731
cookiebot-ru_RU.mo [link]   
cookiebot-ru_RU.po +0/-3600
cookiebot.pot +1035/-796


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Rebrand plugin to "Cookiebot by Usercentrics", fix multisite asset/logo paths, simplify SVN retrieval, and bump version to 4.6.2

What Changed

  • All visible references to "Usercentrics Cookiebot" were updated to "Cookiebot by Usercentrics" in the plugin header, admin UI, help pages, review popup, JavaScript alt text, and readme so users see the new branding everywhere in the dashboard and documentation.
  • Removed multisite Bedrock-specific conditional logic so plugin assets and the logo load correctly on multisite Bedrock installations, preventing missing images or broken asset links for affected sites.
  • Simplified external file retrieval for addons by using the standard HTTP request path and removing the previous user-agent and shell fallback, streamlining addon file fetch behavior.
  • Updated plugin metadata and changelog to Version 4.6.2 so the plugin and readme reflect the new release.

Impact

✅ Clearer branding in admin UI and documentation
✅ Fewer broken logo/assets on Bedrock multisite sites
✅ Accurate plugin version shown in plugin info and changelog

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langs/cookiebot-pl_PL.po [12-15]

 POT-Creation-Date: 2025-06-04T10:59:44+00:00
 PO-Revision-Date: YEAR-MO-DA HO:MI+ZONE
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 final public static function get_svn_file_content( $path = '' ) {
 	$url      = self::get_svn_url( $path );
 	$response = wp_remote_get( $url );
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+	if ( is_wp_error( $response ) || 200 !== wp_remote_retrieve_response_code( $response ) ) {
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 msgid "Cookie Banner & Privacy Compliance for GDPR/CCPA/Google Consent Mode – Cookiebot by Usercentrics"
-msgstr ""
+msgstr "Baner cookie i zgodność z RODO/CCPA/trybem uzyskiwania zgody Google – Cookiebot by Usercentrics"
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 #: src/lib/Cookiebot_Review.php:111
 msgid " By checking this box, you agree to submit troubleshooting information and allow us to contact you regarding the problem if necessary."
-msgstr ""
+msgstr " Zaškrtnutím tohoto políčka souhlasíte s odesláním informací o řešení problémů a umožňujete nám, abychom vás v případě potřeby kontaktovali ohledně problému."
 
 #: src/lib/Cookiebot_Review.php:115
 msgid "The information will be kept for no longer than 90 days. You may revoke this consent at any time, e.g. by sending an email to "
-msgstr ""
+msgstr "Informace budou uchovávány po dobu maximálně 90 dnů. Tento souhlas můžete kdykoli odvolat, např. zasláním e-mailu na adresu "
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 #: src/lib/Cookiebot_Review.php:104
 msgid "Other"
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 msgid "Please specify here"
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 #: src/lib/Supported_Regions.php:243
 msgid "United States - State of Colorado"
-msgstr ""
+msgstr "Spojené státy americké – Colorado"
 
 #: src/lib/Supported_Regions.php:246
 msgid "United States - State of Connecticut"
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  • Missing error handling
    The new implementation calls wp_remote_get() and immediately returns the body without checking for WP_Error, HTTP response code, or empty body. This can return empty/invalid content silently or miss and propagate errors. Add explicit checks for WP_Error and HTTP status.

  • JS/DOM escaping risk
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  • Branding Change
    The plugin header Plugin Name value was changed. Confirm this rename won't create duplicate plugin entries, alter the plugin slug, or break WordPress.org update tracking. Verify readme and plugin identifier remain consistent with the store/listing and that consumers of the plugin (sites, multisite setups) will not be adversely affected.

  • Escaping for attributes
    Image src attributes currently use esc_html() (existing code). For URLs, esc_url() is more appropriate to ensure valid URL escaping. Review all img src uses in the file to ensure correct escaping function is used.

  • Asset/Cache Versioning Risk
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    Several msgstr entries contain typos or awkward phrasing (example: "Componentes adicionales disponbles" missing an 'i' in "disponibles"; "Reuino Unido" looks like a misspelling of "Reino Unido"). These will surface in the UI as visible typos and should be corrected for Spanish (es_AR).

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  • Untranslated strings
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Suggestion: The method returns the response body without checking whether wp_remote_get failed, so on HTTP errors it silently returns an empty string and callers that search for specific substrings will misinterpret network failures as missing or incompatible plugin code; it should detect a WP_Error and fail explicitly instead of returning an empty body. [logic error]

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return wp_remote_retrieve_body( $response );
if ( is_wp_error( $response ) ) {
throw new UnexpectedValueException( 'Error retrieving SVN file content from ' . $url . ': ' . $response->get_error_message() );
}
Why it matters? ⭐

The current implementation calls wp_remote_get and immediately returns wp_remote_retrieve_body($response) without checking for WP_Error. If the HTTP request fails, wp_remote_get can return a WP_Error and wp_remote_retrieve_body will return an empty string — which can hide network failures and lead callers to treat a transient network error as "no content" or "incompatible plugin". The proposed change (is_wp_error check and throwing an exception with the error message) addresses a real runtime issue and makes failures explicit. Throwing UnexpectedValueException fits the file's existing use of that exception type for other invalid states.

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**Path:** src/addons/controller/addons/Base_Cookiebot_Addon.php
**Line:** 344:344
**Comment:**
	*Logic Error: The method returns the response body without checking whether `wp_remote_get` failed, so on HTTP errors it silently returns an empty string and callers that search for specific substrings will misinterpret network failures as missing or incompatible plugin code; it should detect a `WP_Error` and fail explicitly instead of returning an empty body.

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const CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_ASSETS_DIR = 'assets/';
const CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_LOGO_FILE = 'logo.svg';
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Suggestion: The plugin asset and logo identifiers are declared as namespaced const values, which makes them inaccessible as global plugin constants; any existing or third-party code expecting CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_ASSETS_DIR and CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_LOGO_FILE as global constants will encounter undefined constant notices or incorrect behavior. Defining them as global constants (with define) and guarding against redefinition preserves compatibility and ensures all code paths reference the same values. [possible bug]

Severity Level: Critical 🚨

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const CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_ASSETS_DIR = 'assets/';
const CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_LOGO_FILE = 'logo.svg';
if ( ! defined( 'CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_ASSETS_DIR' ) ) {
\define( 'CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_ASSETS_DIR', 'assets/' );
}
if ( ! defined( 'CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_LOGO_FILE' ) ) {
\define( 'CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_LOGO_FILE', 'logo.svg' );
}
Why it matters? ⭐

The PR places these constants inside the cybot\cookiebot\lib namespace. PHP namespaced constants are not visible as global constants to code outside the namespace, so third‑party code (or other plugin files) that expect CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_ASSETS_DIR and CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_LOGO_FILE to be defined globally will not find them and may emit undefined constant notices or behave incorrectly.

Within this file unqualified constant names will resolve to the namespaced constants, which is why the file still works internally, but that does not preserve backward compatibility for external callers. The suggested change (use define() guarded by defined()) restores global constants and preserves compatibility. Grep across the repo didn't find other occurrences of these constants, but that doesn't guarantee external usage; plugin constants are commonly expected to be globals. This is therefore a real compatibility bug, not mere style.

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**Path:** src/lib/helper.php
**Line:** 639:640
**Comment:**
	*Possible Bug: The plugin asset and logo identifiers are declared as namespaced `const` values, which makes them inaccessible as global plugin constants; any existing or third-party code expecting `CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_ASSETS_DIR` and `CYBOT_COOKIEBOT_PLUGIN_LOGO_FILE` as global constants will encounter undefined constant notices or incorrect behavior. Defining them as global constants (with `define`) and guarding against redefinition preserves compatibility and ensures all code paths reference the same values.

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#. Plugin Name of the plugin
#: cookiebot.php
msgid "Cookie banner plugin for WordPress – Cookiebot CMP by Usercentrics"
msgid "Cookie Banner & Privacy Compliance for GDPR/CCPA/Google Consent Mode – Cookiebot by Usercentrics"
msgstr ""

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Suggestion: The plugin name message has an empty translation, so in a German locale gettext will return an empty string instead of falling back to the English name, which can cause the plugin to appear without a name in WordPress plugin lists. [possible bug]

Severity Level: Critical 🚨

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#. Plugin URI of the plugin
msgstr "Cookie Banner & Privacy Compliance for GDPR/CCPA/Google Consent Mode – Cookiebot by Usercentrics"
Why it matters? ⭐

Leaving the plugin name untranslated (empty msgstr) causes WordPress in a German locale to display a blank name for the plugin. Restoring the name (either translated or identical to msgid) prevents the plugin list showing an empty entry — a real functional/UX issue.

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**Path:** langs/cookiebot-de_DE.po
**Line:** 22:22
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	*Possible Bug: The plugin name message has an empty translation, so in a German locale gettext will return an empty string instead of falling back to the English name, which can cause the plugin to appear without a name in WordPress plugin lists.

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#: src/addons/config/Settings_Config.php:708
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Suggestion: The string "Category: %s" is translated as an empty string, so any UI that prints this with a category name via sprintf will show nothing at all instead of a label with the category name, effectively hiding this information for German users. [possible bug]

Severity Level: Critical 🚨

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#: src/addons/config/Settings_Config.php:710
msgstr "Kategorie: %s"
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The translation for "Category: %s" is empty, so any sprintf/translation call will render nothing. Providing a proper German translation ("Kategorie: %s") fixes a visible data-loss/UX issue rather than a mere style preference.

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**Path:** langs/cookiebot-de_DE.po
**Line:** 70:70
**Comment:**
	*Possible Bug: The string "Category: %s" is translated as an empty string, so any UI that prints this with a category name via `sprintf` will show nothing at all instead of a label with the category name, effectively hiding this information for German users.

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"Könnten Sie uns einen großen Gefallen tun und eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung auf "
"WordPress hinterlassen? Mit Ihrer Unterstützung können wir mehr Unternehmen "
"helfen und mehr WordPress-Websites DSGVO- und CCPA-konform machen. Vielen "
"Dank für Ihre Hilfe!"

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Suggestion: The translation for the generic label string with placeholder %s is an empty string, so when sprintf( __( '%s', 'cookiebot' ), $link['label'] ) is called, it will produce an empty link text instead of showing the intended label, resulting in invisible or unlabeled links in the admin UI. [possible bug]

Severity Level: Critical 🚨

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msgstr "%s"
Why it matters? ⭐

The PO currently maps a generic "%s" msgid to an empty msgstr. That means any usage that relies on gettext returning a formatted label (e.g. sprintf(__( '%s', ...), $label)) will get an empty string — a real UX bug (invisible links). Restoring msgstr to "%s" is the correct minimal fix for gettext placeholder passthrough.

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**Path:** langs/cookiebot-de_DE.po
**Line:** 181:181
**Comment:**
	*Possible Bug: The translation for the generic label string with placeholder `%s` is an empty string, so when `sprintf( __( '%s', 'cookiebot' ), $link['label'] )` is called, it will produce an empty link text instead of showing the intended label, resulting in invisible or unlabeled links in the admin UI.

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"X-Poedit-SearchPath-0: .\n"
"X-Poedit-SearchPathExcluded-0: *.min.js\n"
"X-Poedit-SearchPathExcluded-1: vendor\n"
"POT-Creation-Date: 2025-06-04T10:59:44+00:00\n"
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Suggestion: The Czech catalog header does not define Plural-Forms, so gettext will fall back to a default plural rule (typically English), leading to incorrect plural form selection for any pluralized strings in this locale. [logic error]

Severity Level: Minor ⚠️

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"POT-Creation-Date: 2025-06-04T10:59:44+00:00\n"
"Plural-Forms: nplurals=3; plural=(n==1)?0:(n>=2 && n<=4)?1:2;\n"
Why it matters? ⭐

The PO metadata lacks a Plural-Forms header and a search of the file confirms no Plural-Forms line is present. For Czech the plural rules are non-trivial (three forms) and gettext will otherwise fall back to defaults (often English) which leads to incorrect plural selection at runtime for pluralized messages. The suggested header (nplurals=3; plural=(n==1)?0:(n>=2 && n<=4)?1:2;) is the standard rule for Czech and fixes a real functional issue affecting pluralization.

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**Path:** langs/cookiebot-cs_CZ.po
**Line:** 12:12
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	*Logic Error: The Czech catalog header does not define `Plural-Forms`, so gettext will fall back to a default plural rule (typically English), leading to incorrect plural form selection for any pluralized strings in this locale.

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#. Plugin Name of the plugin
#: cookiebot.php
msgid "Cookie banner plugin for WordPress – Cookiebot CMP by Usercentrics"
msgid "Cookie Banner & Privacy Compliance for GDPR/CCPA/Google Consent Mode – Cookiebot by Usercentrics"
msgstr ""

#. Plugin URI of the plugin
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Suggestion: The translation for the plugin name is left empty, which can cause the plugin name to appear as a blank label in the WordPress UI for this locale instead of falling back to a readable name. [logic error]

Severity Level: Minor ⚠️

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#. Plugin URI of the plugin
msgstr "Cookie Banner & Privacy Compliance for GDPR/CCPA/Google Consent Mode – Cookiebot by Usercentrics"
Why it matters? ⭐

The PR leaves the plugin name msgstr empty in the final PO file. That will show nothing (or fallback to an unexpected value) in the WordPress UI for this locale, a real usability/production issue. Providing a translation (or explicitly repeating the English name if no translation is desired) fixes a visible problem.

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**Path:** langs/cookiebot-es_CL.po
**Line:** 22:22
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	*Logic Error: The translation for the plugin name is left empty, which can cause the plugin name to appear as a blank label in the WordPress UI for this locale instead of falling back to a readable name.

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#: src/addons/config/Settings_Config.php:708
#: src/addons/config/Settings_Config.php:710
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Suggestion: The category label string with a %s placeholder has an empty translation, which risks showing an empty or incomplete message instead of a clear "Category: " label in this locale. [logic error]

Severity Level: Minor ⚠️

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#: src/addons/config/Settings_Config.php:710
msgstr "Categoría: %s"
Why it matters? ⭐

The "Category: %s" translation is empty in the current PO — that will render the category label blank in the UI for Spanish (Chile) users. This is a functional localization bug; adding the translated format string "Categoría: %s" resolves it without broader refactors.

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**Path:** langs/cookiebot-es_CL.po
**Line:** 70:70
**Comment:**
	*Logic Error: The category label string with a %s placeholder has an empty translation, which risks showing an empty or incomplete message instead of a clear "Category: <name>" label in this locale.

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#: src/lib/Cookiebot_Review.php:82
msgid "Sorry you are not allowed to do this."
msgstr "Lo sentimos, esta acción no está permitida."
#: src/lib/Cookiebot_Review.php:115
msgid "The information will be kept for no longer than 90 days. You may revoke this consent at any time, e.g. by sending an email to "
msgstr ""
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Suggestion: Two consent-related explanation strings in the uninstall/feedback flow have empty translations, so users of this locale may not see critical information about what data is sent and how long it is kept, which is misleading and potentially non-compliant. [logic error]

Severity Level: Minor ⚠️

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#: src/lib/Cookiebot_Review.php:82
msgid "Sorry you are not allowed to do this."
msgstr "Lo sentimos, esta acción no está permitida."
#: src/lib/Cookiebot_Review.php:115
msgid "The information will be kept for no longer than 90 days. You may revoke this consent at any time, e.g. by sending an email to "
msgstr ""
msgstr "Al marcar esta casilla, aceptas enviar información para la resolución de problemas y permitir que nos pongamos en contacto contigo sobre el problema si es necesario."
#: src/lib/Cookiebot_Review.php:115
msgid "The information will be kept for no longer than 90 days. You may revoke this consent at any time, e.g. by sending an email to "
msgstr "La información se conservará durante un máximo de 90 días. Puedes revocar este consentimiento en cualquier momento, por ejemplo, enviando un correo electrónico a "
Why it matters? ⭐

These two strings are left untranslated (empty msgstr) in the final PO. They convey consent and retention information — important for transparency and potentially compliance. Filling them with accurate Spanish translations fixes a real issue for users of this locale.

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**Path:** langs/cookiebot-es_CL.po
**Line:** 233:236
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	*Logic Error: Two consent-related explanation strings in the uninstall/feedback flow have empty translations, so users of this locale may not see critical information about what data is sent and how long it is kept, which is misleading and potentially non-compliant.

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#: src/view/admin/cb_frame/settings/general-page.php:75
#: src/view/admin/cb_frame/settings/general-page.php:105
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Suggestion: The option label "Do not use Network Settings ID" has an empty translation, which can make this toggle appear blank or unclear in the settings UI for this locale, confusing users about what the option does. [logic error]

Severity Level: Minor ⚠️

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#: src/view/admin/cb_frame/settings/general-page.php:105
msgstr "No usar el ID de configuración de red"
Why it matters? ⭐

The settings option "Do not use Network Settings ID" has an empty msgstr in the PO. That will render the option blank or confusing in the localized settings UI. Providing the Spanish translation ("No usar el ID de configuración de red") addresses a real usability defect.

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**Path:** langs/cookiebot-es_CL.po
**Line:** 2274:2274
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	*Logic Error: The option label "Do not use Network Settings ID" has an empty translation, which can make this toggle appear blank or unclear in the settings UI for this locale, confusing users about what the option does.

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@apinto-uc apinto-uc merged commit 12b9695 into master Dec 17, 2025
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