Cloudflare WordPress Plugin

The Cloudflare plugin for WordPress allows easy integration and configuration of Cloudflare’s services, including caching and resource optimization. To ensure the proper functionality of Sirdata CMP scripts, it’s crucial to exclude them from caching and optimization processes.

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Steps to Exclude Sirdata CMP Scripts in the Cloudflare Plugin

1. Access Cloudflare Plugin Settings

   • Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.

   • Go to Settings > Cloudflare.

2. Configure Cache Exclusions

   • In the plugin interface, click on Page Rules in the Cloudflare dashboard.

   • Click Create Page Rule.

   • In the URL field, enter the following domains or paths to exclude them from caching:

     *consentframework.com/*
     *abconsent.net/*

   • Under the rule settings, choose Cache Level: Bypass.

3. Disable Automatic Optimizations

   • Navigate to the Speed tab in the Cloudflare plugin.

   • Disable features like Auto Minify for JavaScript, CSS, and HTML if they are enabled.

4. Add Specific Rules for Sirdata Scripts (if applicable)

   • If specific optimizations are enabled (e.g., Cloudflare’s Rocket Loader), you can exclude Sirdata scripts.

   • Go to Settings > Optimization in the Cloudflare dashboard.

   • Disable Rocket Loader or add an exclusion for Sirdata scripts using the data-cfasync="false" attribute in the script tag.

5. Save and Apply Changes

   • After configuring the exclusions, click Apply Settings to save the changes.

6. Purge Cache

   • In the Cloudflare plugin, navigate to the Cache tab.

   • Click Purge Everything to clear the cache and immediately apply the new rules.

7. Verify Exclusions

   • Test your website to ensure that the Sirdata CMP scripts are functioning correctly. Use tools like browser DevTools to confirm that the scripts are loading without interference.

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Why Exclude Sirdata CMP Scripts?

• Dynamic and Geolocated Behavior: Sirdata CMP scripts dynamically adapt to users’ locations and preferences. Caching or optimizing these scripts can result in incorrect or outdated content being served.

• Regulatory Compliance: These scripts are critical for adhering to privacy regulations. Any interference from caching or optimization may lead to non-compliance, complaints, or revenue loss.

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By following these steps, the Cloudflare plugin will exclude Sirdata CMP scripts from caching and optimization processes, ensuring proper functionality and compliance.