Cookie Scanner
GDPR Article 7 Compliant Website Cookie Detection & Categorization
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.
sessioncsrfxsrfauthtokenFunctional (Consent Recommended)
Enhance user experience but not essential - consent recommended.
langlanguagelocaletimezonepreferencesAnalytics (Consent Required)
Track user behavior for insights - explicit consent required.
_ga_gid_gat__utm*amplitudeMarketing (Consent Required - High Risk)
Used for targeted advertising - explicit opt-in consent required before setting.
_fbp_fbc_gcl_*IDEfrQuick Start Guide (5 Steps)
- 1Navigate to Cookie Scanner
Go to Dashboard → Enterprise Plus → Cookies (in navigation bar) - 2Enter Website URL
Enter the full URL of the website you want to scan (e.g., https://example.com) - 3Run Scan
Click "Scan Website" - scanner will detect all cookies and categorize them automatically - 4Review Results
View categorized cookies, third-party identification, and compliance recommendations - 5Export 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:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Cookie name |
| category | Auto-detected category |
| isThirdParty | true/false |
| domain | Cookie domain |
| expires | Expiration date |
| secure | Secure flag status |
| httpOnly | HttpOnly flag status |
| scannedAt | Scan timestamp |