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Free GDPR check: Does your website load trackers before consent?
A cookie banner alone does not mean "GDPR-compliant". The decisive factor is whether trackers load BEFORE consent is given. This is exactly what our free website scan checks.
What the free GDPR check examines
The scan visits your site just like a real visitor would — once before and once after consent is given — and identifies every tracker, every cookie and the most important mandatory elements.
- Pre-consent leaks: Which trackers (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, fonts, Maps, etc.) are triggered BEFORE consent has been given?
- Cookie banner: present? Is “Reject all” equivalent?
- Privacy policy & legal notice: present and easy to find?
- SSL/HTTPS and an overall grade (A–F) with specific findings.
Why this is the crucial point
Even the best cookie tool is useless if tracking on the site still kicks in before consent is given — and that is precisely the most common mistake that can lead to a warning letter.
Many banners appear to be working correctly, but do not actually block the trackers. This means that Google Analytics is already sending data by the time the banner has finished asking for consent. A simple banner check misses this — a proper pre/post-consent scan picks it up.
This is how the check works
Enter the URL, start the scan — in about 5 minutes you’ll have the score and a list of issues. No registration, no credit card required.
The scan is running in real time with a progress bar. If you’d like to receive the full report (with all the details and recommendations), you can optionally enter your email address.
What you do with the result
Every issue identified is a specific task — and with BlueOcean Privacy, most of these can be resolved automatically: banners are blocked until consent is given, and the privacy policy is kept up to date.
For agencies: You can check all client sites and keep them organised in a single dashboard — complete with a status indicator and alerts when a new tracker appears.
Check for free now: Enter your URL at the top of the homepage.
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FAQ
Is the GDPR website check really free?
Yes. You enter your URL and receive a score and findings without having to sign up. If you’d like the full report, you can optionally provide your email address.
What is tested?
Pre-consent trackers/cookies, the cookie banner, privacy policy and legal notice, SSL — plus an overall rating from A to F highlighting specific issues.
Is a cookie banner not enough?
No. The key factor is whether trackers only load after consent has been given. That is precisely what the scan checks — a simple banner check does not do this.
Can I check several (customer) websites?
Yes. For agencies, there is a multi-client dashboard that monitors all sites and alerts you when new trackers are detected.