Overview

The ShareThis Consent Management Platform (CMP) is a web‑based SaaS tool that enables website publishers to collect, manage and document user consent for cookies and data tracking in compliance with the EU’s GDPR and related frameworks. It supports customization of consent banners, integrates with the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF), and provides mechanisms for users to select purposes, indicate companies, and exercise data rights. It is designed for seamless installation via code snippet or plugin and aims to deliver a smooth user experience while enabling publishers to maintain transparency and compliance across their sites.

Features & Capabilities

• Customizable Banner & UI: The publisher can tailor the consent pop‑up design, languages, and purpose categories to match brand and site requirements.
• Consent Collection & Storage: Users’ acceptance or rejection of cookies and tracking is captured, stored and can be managed in the dashboard.
• Purpose Selection & Granularity: Visitors can select specific purposes for data processing (e.g., marketing, analytics) and the tool supports opt‑in/opt‑out flows.
• Vendor & Company Indication: The tool supports indicating which companies/vendors will receive data, aligned with the IAB TCF vendor list.
• Data Rights Access: Provides users with a portal to access data rights, view privacy policies, and manage consent settings post initial choice.
• Integration & Plugins: Available as a plugin for systems such as WordPress and easy to integrate via code snippet in the site header.
• Regulation Compliance & Framework Support: Supports GDPR compliance and aligns with IAB Europe’s TCF.
• Global & Multi‑Device Support: Works in desktop and mobile environments, and publishers can configure geolocation or user‑segment display logic.
• Free Tier / Easy Entry: The platform is promoted as free to use with a simple install path, enabling publishers to start quickly.