DEVDOCS-6533 - Catalyst 1.3 Release Notes

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+# Catalyst version 1.3 Release Notes
+
+We are excited to announce the release of Catalyst v1.3, which brings new features including a cookie consent manager and gift certificate functionality, along with translation updates and reCAPTCHA code removal.
+
+## Consent Manager
+
+We have added a [cookie consent manager](/docs/storefront/catalyst/reference/security#consent-manager) to Catalyst that utilizes the [c15t.com](https://c15t.com) consent management library under the hood to manage shopper privacy preferences when it comes to cookies and data collection. This provides a comprehensive solution for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other privacy regulation compliance.
+
+Once you enable cookie tracking in your storefront settings, shoppers will see a consent banner that allows them to manage their privacy preferences for different types of cookies and data collection activities.
+
+## Gift Certificates
+
+We have implemented Gift Certificate functionality in Catalyst to mirror what is already available in Stencil. This includes:
+
+- Enabling shoppers to purchase gift certificates (respecting merchant-defined configurations such as fixed vs. variable amounts, expiration durations, and available templates)
+- Previewing certificates before purchase
+- Redeeming them in the cart and checkout (API already exists)
+- Checking balances directly from the storefront
+
+To support these experiences, we also are introducing foundational [GraphQL Storefront API](/docs/graphql-storefront) operations for gift certificates, laying the groundwork for future extensibility.
+
+## ReCAPTCHA Code Removal
+
+<Callout type='warning'>
+	If you were using any reCAPTCHA functionality, you'll need to remove any
+	reCAPTCHA mentions from your GraphQL mutations and queries.
+</Callout>
+
+We have removed the reCAPTCHA code from Catalyst until we're ready to add it at a later point if needed. This cleanup removes old commented-out blocks and simplifies the codebase.
+
+## Translation Updates
+
+Multiple translation updates have been included in this release to improve the internationalization support across different languages and regions. These updates ensure better localization for global storefronts.
+
+## Migration Notes
+
+- Remove any reCAPTCHA mentions from GraphQL mutations and queries
+
+## Getting Started
+
+We have published new tags for the Core, Makeswift, and B2B versions of Catalyst. Target these tags to pull the latest code:
+
+[**@bigcommerce/[email protected]**](https://github.com/bigcommerce/catalyst/releases/tag/%40bigcommerce%2Fcatalyst-core%401.3.0)  
+[**@bigcommerce/[email protected]**](https://github.com/bigcommerce/catalyst/releases/tag/%40bigcommerce%2Fcatalyst-makeswift%401.3.0)  
+[**@bigcommerce/[email protected]**](https://github.com/bigcommerce/catalyst/releases/tag/%40bigcommerce%2Fcatalyst-b2b-buyer-portal%401.3.0)
+
+And as always, you can pull the latest stable release with these tags:
+
+[**@bigcommerce/catalyst-core@latest**](https://github.com/bigcommerce/catalyst/releases/tag/%40bigcommerce%2Fcatalyst-core%40latest)  
+[**@bigcommerce/catalyst-makeswift@latest**](https://github.com/bigcommerce/catalyst/releases/tag/%40bigcommerce%2Fcatalyst-makeswift%40latest)  
+[**@bigcommerce/catalyst-b2b-buyer-portal@latest**](https://github.com/bigcommerce/catalyst/releases/tag/%40bigcommerce%2Fcatalyst-b2b-buyer-portal%40latest)