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Output is rendered via the <code>[bshp_highlighted_products]<\/code> shortcode, so it can be placed in widget areas or anywhere else where shortcodes are processed.<\/p>\n\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Display highlighted products card links wherever you want.<\/li>\n<li>Increase your chances of converting SEO traffic to sales.<\/li>\n<li>Choose default WooCommerce products on the settings screen.<\/li>\n<li>Per-post overrides of global settings via the BlueSkies Highlighted Products metabox on public post types.<\/li>\n<li>Shortcode supports hardcoded IDs: <code>[bshp_highlighted_products ids=\"12,34,56\"]<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Skips hidden or invalid products automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>External services<\/h3>\n\n<p>This plugin can optionally connect to BlueSkies Digital (https:\/\/blueskiesdigital.com) when a site administrator opts in to receive plugin updates and related news.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What the service is used for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>To let administrators subscribe for plugin update notices, compatibility tips, and occasional offers related to this plugin.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What data is sent and when<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Only after the administrator checks the consent box and submits their email on the plugin settings screen, onboarding overlay, or reminder dialog, the plugin sends:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>The administrator\u2019s email address (as entered or prefilled from their WordPress user account)<\/li>\n<li>The site URL (home address of this WordPress installation)<\/li>\n<li>A plugin source identifier and version string (for compatibility notices)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Data is sent via HTTPS POST to the plugin developer\u2019s server. No store visitor or customer data is sent.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Legal information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>This service is provided by BlueSkies Digital:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Terms of Service: https:\/\/blueskiesdigital.com\/wordpress\/highlighted-products\/terms-of-service<\/li>\n<li>Privacy Policy: https:\/\/blueskiesdigital.com\/wordpress\/highlighted-products\/privacy-policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n\n<p>This plugin may offer site administrators an optional way to receive plugin updates and related news from the plugin developer. Participation is never required to use the plugin.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What we collect (only with your explicit consent)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>If you check the consent box and submit your email, the plugin may send your email address, site URL, and plugin version to BlueSkies Digital as described in the External services section above.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>When collection can happen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>A one-time welcome overlay the first time you open WooCommerce \u2192 Highlighted Products Widget (you may continue without email)<\/li>\n<li>An optional \u201cStay in the loop\u201d step on the settings page when saving configuration<\/li>\n<li>An occasional reminder dialog if you save settings again after at least seven days without having opted in previously (you may dismiss it without subscribing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>What we do not collect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Store visitor or customer emails, orders, or browsing behavior<\/li>\n<li>Analytics or tracking pixels on the front end of your site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Storage on your site<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>If you opt in, your consent choice and email may be stored in the WordPress options table on your site. 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