Documentation
In-depth guides on GDPR requirements, cookie consent law, ConsentLens scoring methodology, and EU regulatory obligations. Start with the GDPR Guide for a comprehensive overview, or jump directly to the topic you need.
GDPR Fundamentals
The Complete GDPR Guide for Website Owners
Everything website owners need to know about GDPR: lawful bases, consent requirements, data subject rights, fines, and how to audit your own site.
Read guideWhat Is Pre-Consent Tracking?
Pre-consent tracking is one of the most common and serious GDPR violations. Learn what it is, how ConsentLens detects it, and how to fix it on your website.
Read guideCompliance & Enforcement
Cookie Consent Requirements Under GDPR and ePrivacy
What makes cookie consent legally valid under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive? Cookie categories, banner requirements, granularity rules, and enforcement cases.
Read guideGDPR Fines: How They Are Calculated and What to Expect
How are GDPR fines calculated? Understand Article 83's two-tier system, the 10 factors regulators weigh, and real enforcement cases from Meta, Amazon, and Google.
Read guideWCAG vs GDPR: Two Different Legal Obligations for Websites
WCAG and GDPR are distinct legal frameworks. Learn where they overlap on consent banner design, what ConsentLens covers, and what requires a separate accessibility audit.
Read guideRegulatory Frameworks
How ConsentLens Works
How ConsentLens Compliance Scores Are Calculated
ConsentLens scores websites 0–100 across four dimensions. Learn what each sub-score measures, how the point values are assigned, and what your score means legally.
Read guideConsentLens Scanning Methodology
Full technical methodology: how ConsentLens uses Playwright with EU geolocation, passive observation, and a confidence-weighted tracker detection model to audit GDPR compliance.
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