=== El Contact ===
Contributors: el-contact
Tags: contact form, email, private attachments, shortcode
Requires at least: 6.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GPLv2 or later

A standalone WordPress contact form with an admin inbox and saved email replies.

== Installation ==
1. In WordPress, open Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin and upload El-Contact-1.0.2-CUSTOMER.zip.
2. Activate El Contact.
3. Open El Contact in the WordPress admin menu.
4. Click Create a Contact Us page, or add [el_contact] to any page or shortcode block.
5. Ensure WordPress can send outgoing email; configure SMTP if your host needs it.

== Fields ==
Required: name, phone number, email address and message (up to 500 words).
Optional: physical address; up to 3 JPG, PNG, GIF or WEBP images (5 MB each, 10 MB combined).

== Messages and replies ==
In El Contact, click View / Reply to view an incoming message, see private attachments, and send an email reply. A reply is marked Replied only after wp_mail() accepts it. This is not a guarantee of delivery to the recipient's inbox. Reply records are saved in a separate table. Message deletion removes its replies and images as well.

== Privacy and security ==
Uploaded images are stored in a private database table, not under a public uploads URL. Only administrators with manage_options can open them. The form uses a WordPress nonce, a honeypot, and rate-limiting with salted hashes of request metadata. Data is stored in the site's own WordPress database. Configure privacy policy and retention practices appropriate for your website. The plugin does not remove its data when deactivated.

== Notes ==
No WooCommerce or MarketSync services are required. The create-page action never overwrites an existing contact-us page. CSS is scoped to the plugin's form. Live WordPress SMTP and browser uploads should be tested after deployment.
