Executive Summary
Our automated scan of https://example-ecommerce.com identified 7 issues that require attention to achieve GDPR compliance.
Risk Level: HIGH
Priority Action Plan
| Priority | Issue | Effort | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICAL | Marketing cookies pre-enabled in consent manager | 1 hour | €0 (configuration only) |
| HIGH | Google Analytics loaded before consent | 4-8 hours | €200-400 |
| HIGH | Cookie banner uses dark patterns | 2-4 hours | €100-200 |
| MEDIUM | Privacy policy missing data retention periods | 2-3 hours | €150-250 (legal review) |
| MEDIUM | Contact form lacks privacy notice | 1-2 hours | €50-100 |
| MEDIUM | Data transfers to US without SCCs disclosed | 2-4 hours | €100-200 |
| MEDIUM | No data subject rights mechanism | 8-16 hours | €400-800 |
Detailed Findings
Google Analytics loaded before consent
The website loads Google Analytics tracking script immediately on page load, before any user consent is obtained. This violates GDPR Article 7 which requires prior consent for non-essential cookies.
Marketing cookies pre-enabled in consent manager
The consent management platform shows marketing/advertising cookies as pre-enabled in the settings panel, requiring users to manually disable them.
Cookie banner uses dark patterns
The cookie consent banner presents an "Accept All" button prominently while hiding the "Reject" or "Manage Preferences" option behind multiple clicks. This is considered a "dark pattern" under recent GDPR enforcement guidance.
No data subject rights mechanism
The website provides no visible mechanism for users to exercise GDPR rights (access, deletion, portability). Contact email is buried in privacy policy.
Next Steps
- 1
Address Critical Issues First
Focus on the 1 critical issues that pose the highest compliance risk.
- 2
Implement Cookie Consent Properly
Ensure no tracking scripts load before explicit user consent is given.
- 3
Update Privacy Documentation
Review and update your privacy policy to reflect actual data processing activities.
- 4
Schedule a Follow-up Scan
After implementing fixes, run another audit to verify compliance.