Question 1

What is a GDPR scanner?

Accepted Answer

A GDPR scanner checks public signals on your website — such as cookie banners, policy pages, and pre-consent tracking — to highlight areas that may need review under GDPR and related privacy rules.

Question 2

Can a GDPR scanner guarantee compliance?

Accepted Answer

No automated scanner can guarantee legal compliance. GDPRChecker provides automated checks and compliance assistance, but users should review findings and seek professional legal advice where necessary.

Question 3

How long does the scan take?

Accepted Answer

Most scans complete in under 60 seconds. Complex sites with many redirects may take slightly longer.

Question 4

What does GDPRChecker check?

Accepted Answer

GDPRChecker looks for cookie consent banners, privacy and cookie policy links, analytics and tracker behavior before consent, Google Consent Mode signals, and whether the GDPRChecker runtime is installed.

Question 5

Does GDPRChecker detect Google Analytics and tracking scripts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The scanner reviews homepage HTML and behavior signals for common analytics, tag managers, and marketing scripts that may run before consent.

Question 6

Do I need a cookie banner for my website?

Accepted Answer

If your site uses non-essential cookies or similar tracking for visitors in the EU, UK, or other regulated regions, a consent mechanism is typically required. Requirements vary — review findings with your legal team.

Question 7

What happens after the scan?

Accepted Answer

You receive a score, risk level, and a list of potential concerns with suggested next steps. You can request a copy by email, explore GDPRChecker features, or start a trial to fix issues with banners, blocking, and legal pages.

Question 8

Is signup required?

Accepted Answer

No. The public scanner is free and does not require an account. Signup is only needed if you want to install protection, publish a banner, or manage sites in the dashboard.