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Cookie Scanner

GDPR Article 7 Compliant Website Cookie Detection & Categorization

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What is Cookie Scanner?

The Cookie Scanner is an automated tool that scans any website to detect and categorize all cookies, helping you achieve GDPR Article 7 and ePrivacy Directive compliance.

CCO/CPO Value: Automatically identify all cookies on your websites, get compliance recommendations, and generate audit-ready reports in minutes instead of hours.

GDPR Article 7 Requirements for Cookies

7(1) Proof of Consent

You must be able to demonstrate that consent was obtained. Our scanner helps you document which cookies need consent and tracks all consent records.

7(2) Clear Request

Consent must be presented in plain language, distinguishable from other matters. Scanner helps you identify all cookie purposes clearly.

7(3) Easy Withdrawal

Withdrawal must be as easy as giving consent. Our system provides preference center for one-click withdrawal.

7(4) No Bundling

Don't condition service on unnecessary data processing. Scanner identifies which cookies are truly necessary vs. optional.

Cookie Categories (Automatic Classification)

Our scanner automatically categorizes cookies using industry-standard patterns:

Necessary (No Consent Required)

Essential for website functionality - these can be set without consent.

sessioncsrfxsrfauthtoken

Functional (Consent Recommended)

Enhance user experience but not essential - consent recommended.

langlanguagelocaletimezonepreferences

Analytics (Consent Required)

Track user behavior for insights - explicit consent required.

_ga_gid_gat__utm*amplitude

Marketing (Consent Required - High Risk)

Used for targeted advertising - explicit opt-in consent required before setting.

_fbp_fbc_gcl_*IDEfr

Quick Start Guide (5 Steps)

  1. 1
    Navigate to Cookie Scanner
    Go to Dashboard → Enterprise Plus → Cookies (in navigation bar)
  2. 2
    Enter Website URL
    Enter the full URL of the website you want to scan (e.g., https://example.com)
  3. 3
    Run Scan
    Click "Scan Website" - scanner will detect all cookies and categorize them automatically
  4. 4
    Review Results
    View categorized cookies, third-party identification, and compliance recommendations
  5. 5
    Export Report
    Download CSV report for audit documentation and consent banner configuration

Understanding Scan Results

Total Cookies

Total number of cookies detected on the scanned website.

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external domains - higher compliance risk, explicit consent required.

Categories Found

Number of unique categories (necessary, functional, analytics, marketing).

Recommendations

Compliance recommendations based on detected cookies and GDPR requirements.

CSV Export Format

Exported CSV contains the following columns for audit documentation:

ColumnDescription
nameCookie name
categoryAuto-detected category
isThirdPartytrue/false
domainCookie domain
expiresExpiration date
secureSecure flag status
httpOnlyHttpOnly flag status
scannedAtScan timestamp

GDPR Article 7 Compliance Checklist

Common CCO/CPO Questions

How often should I re-scan websites?
We recommend quarterly scans at minimum. Scan after any major website update, new third-party integration, or marketing campaign that adds tracking pixels.
Can I scan competitor websites?
Yes, the scanner can analyze any public website. This is useful for competitive analysis and ensuring your consent practices meet or exceed industry standards.
What if the scanner misses a cookie?
Some cookies are set dynamically after user interaction. We recommend also using browser DevTools (F12 → Application → Cookies) for thorough manual verification.
How do I handle cookies from CDNs?
CDN cookies (Cloudflare, Akamai, etc.) are typically classified as necessary if they're for performance/security. Our scanner identifies these and provides appropriate categorization.
Can I integrate scan results with my consent banner?
Yes! Export the CSV and use it to configure your consent management platform. Our configuration API can also generate banner settings automatically.