Compliance - https://ted.com BeaverCheck Audit

D

Third-Party Trackers

Action

7 trackers detected

FIX

7 trackers detected

7 third-party trackers detected

Found 1 analytics, 4 advertising, 1 marketing, 1 tag manager trackers.

Got: 7 trackers

4 advertising/retargeting trackers detected

Advertising trackers collect user data for ad targeting. Under GDPR, these typically require explicit consent.

Trackers detected but no cookie policy found

This page loads 7 trackers but no cookie policy was detected. GDPR requires disclosure when using tracking cookies.

Trackers detected but no privacy policy found

Most data protection regulations require a privacy policy when collecting user data via trackers.

F

Legal Page Ecosystem

Action

1 of 7 expected legal pages detected

FIX

1 of 7 expected legal pages detected

Privacy Policy detected

Found at https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/our-policies-terms/privacy-policy.

Got: https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/our-policies-terms/privacy-policy

Terms of Service not detected

No link matching common Terms of Service URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Terms of Service, especially those collecting user data.

Cookie Policy not detected

No link matching common Cookie Policy URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Cookie Policy, especially those collecting user data.

Accessibility Statement not detected

No link matching common Accessibility Statement URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Accessibility Statement, especially those collecting user data.

DMCA / Copyright Notice not detected

No link matching common DMCA / Copyright Notice URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a DMCA / Copyright Notice, especially those collecting user data.

Refund / Returns Policy not detected

No link matching common Refund / Returns Policy URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Refund / Returns Policy, especially those collecting user data.

Acceptable Use Policy not detected

No link matching common Acceptable Use Policy URL patterns or link text was found. Most websites are expected to have a Acceptable Use Policy, especially those collecting user data.

Privacy Policyhttps://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/our-pol…

Terms of ServiceNot found

Cookie PolicyNot found

Accessibility StatementNot found

DMCA / Copyright NoticeNot found

Refund / Returns PolicyNot found

Acceptable Use PolicyNot found

1 of 7 common legal pages detected

B

Cookie Consent & Privacy

OneTrust detected

REVIEW

OneTrust detected

No privacy policy link detected

A privacy policy page is recommended for transparency and may be legally required.

No terms of service link detected

Consent banner detected (OneTrust)

Got: script URL: onetrust.com

This is an automated check, not legal advice

BeaverCheck detects technical indicators of consent management. This does not constitute a legal compliance assessment. Consult a privacy professional for GDPR/CCPA compliance.

Consent Banner Detected (OneTrust) Privacy Policy Not found Terms of Service —

No cookies set before user interaction.

This is an automated check, not legal advice. Consult a privacy professional for GDPR/CCPA compliance.

A privacy policy page is recommended for transparency and may be legally required.

Why this matters

GDPR, CCPA, and most other privacy laws require a published privacy policy — its absence is a per-violation fine.

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If you collect any personal data (analytics counts), GDPR requires a clear privacy notice describing what you collect, why, and how to exercise data rights. Fines start at €10M or 2% of global revenue, whichever is higher. CCPA's penalties scale per affected user.

Source: GDPR Article 13 / CCPA

BeaverCheck detects technical indicators of consent management. This does not constitute a legal compliance assessment. Consult a privacy professional for GDPR/CCPA compliance.

Why this matters

Disclaimer: legal-page checks identify presence/absence; consult counsel for legal sufficiency.

C

Viewport Configuration

Action

Viewport prevents zooming

REVIEW

Viewport prevents zooming

Viewport meta tag is present

width=device-width is set

Viewport prevents user zooming

user-scalable=no or maximum-scale < 2 prevents users from zooming. This is a WCAG 1.4.4 (Level AA) failure and an accessibility barrier for users with low vision.

Got: width=device-width, minimum-scale=1.0, maximum-scale=1.0, user-scalable=no, initial-scale=1.0, viewport-fit=cover Expected: width=device-width, initial-scale=1 (without zoom restrictions)

Viewport Configuration Problem

Content

width=device-width, minimum-scale=1.0, maximum-scale=1.0, user-scalable=no, initial-scale=1.0, viewport-fit=cover

width=device-width

Responsive layout enabled

initial-scale=1

Correct initial zoom level

user-scalable=no

User zooming BLOCKED

maximum-scale=1.0

Restricts zoom — set to 5.0 or higher, or remove entirely

User zooming BLOCKED

WCAG 1.4.4 violation — users with low vision cannot zoom. Remove user-scalable=no and set maximum-scale to at least 5.0.

user-scalable=no or maximum-scale < 2 prevents users from zooming. This is a WCAG 1.4.4 (Level AA) failure and an accessibility barrier for users with low vision.

Why this matters

user-scalable=no is a WCAG 1.4.4 failure and creates ADA/EAA legal exposure — low-vision users rely on pinch-zoom every day.

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Setting user-scalable=no (or maximum-scale=1) in the viewport meta blocks pinch-zoom. WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.4.4 (Resize Text) requires zoom up to 200%. ADA lawsuits against inaccessible US sites have risen sharply; the EU Accessibility Act adds another enforcement layer in 2025. Remove user-scalable and maximum-scale from the viewport meta.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.4.4 / ADA / EAA

C

Copyright Notice

Action

No copyright notice detected

REVIEW

No copyright notice detected

No copyright notice detected in the page content. While not legally required in most jurisdictions (copyright exists automatically), a notice is standard practice and signals site ownership.

Copyright Notice Not Detected

Copyright exists automatically — a notice is standard practice but not legally required.

C

Compliance Badges

Action

0 compliance badge(s) detected

REVIEW

0 compliance badge(s) detected

No compliance badges detected

No recognized compliance certification badges or seals were found. This is common — many sites do not display compliance badges.

SOC 2

ISO 27001

PCI DSS

GDPR Certified

HIPAA Compliant

Better Business Bureau

TRUSTe / TrustArc

Privacy Shield

McAfee SECURE / TrustedSite

Norton Secured

Badge detection is based on image alt text, link URLs, and page content. Detection does not verify that certifications are current or valid.

A+

WCAG Compliance

No testable criteria

PASS

No testable criteria

Level A

Level AA

0

Passed

0

Failed

0

Partial

0

Manual review

0

Not tested

Key accessibility barriers

Links with unclear purpose

14 link(s) have empty or generic text

Screen reader users navigating by link list

Images without alt text

Screen reader users cannot understand 1 image(s)

~8M screen reader users in the US

Form controls without labels

Assistive technology cannot identify 1 input(s)

Screen reader and voice-control users

Automated testing covers ~30–40% of WCAG criteria. Manual review is recommended for full conformance.

Full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance checklist — paste into a client deliverable or ticket

A

Language & i18n

Lang attribute present

PASS

Lang attribute present

<html lang> attribute is present

<html lang> value is valid

No Content-Language HTTP header

Language signals are inconsistent

The <html lang> attribute and Content-Language header should agree.

Page Language DetectedContent-Language Header ——Consistent No—

The <html lang> attribute and Content-Language header should agree.

Why this matters

<html lang>, Content-Language, or og:locale disagree — pick one source of truth and align the others.

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Browsers and assistive tech use different sources for language. When they disagree, behavior is undefined: some pronounce by <html lang>, some by Content-Language. Decide on the canonical language for the page and set all signals to match.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.1.1

A+

Readability & Typography

Font sizes and tap targets checked

PASS

Font sizes and tap targets checked

A+

Cookie & Tracker Inventory

0 cookies · 7 trackers · 0 pre-consent

PASS

0 cookies · 7 trackers · 0 pre-consent

7 third-party tracker(s) detected on page

0 cookies · 7 trackers · 0 third-party No pre-consent violations

Third-party trackers (7)

Tracker	Category	Consent
Google Search Console	Analytics	Requires consent
DoubleClick Floodlight	Advertising	Requires consent
Google Publisher Tag	Advertising	Requires consent
Google Tag Manager	Tag Manager	Informational
LiveIntent	Advertising	Requires consent
Prebid	Advertising	Requires consent
Sailthru	Marketing	Requires consent

Regulatory Indicators

1 regulatory indicator(s) detected

INFO

1 regulatory indicator(s) detected

This is a technical scan, not a legal assessment

BeaverCheck detects technical indicators that may suggest regulatory relevance. This is not a compliance audit and should not be relied upon for legal decisions. Consult qualified legal counsel for compliance assessments.

GDPR indicators detected (strong confidence)

Indicators suggesting GDPR may be relevant: Consent management platform detected: osano.com; Privacy policy page found. EU General Data Protection Regulation — governs collection and processing of personal data of EU residents.

Got: 2 indicators: Consent management platform detected: osano.com, Privacy policy page found

This is a technical scan, not a legal assessment.

BeaverCheck detects technical indicators that may suggest regulatory relevance. This should not be relied upon for legal decisions. Consult qualified legal counsel.

GDPR Strong

EU General Data Protection Regulation — governs collection and processing of personal data of EU residents.

Indicators detected

Consent management platform detected: osano.com
Privacy policy page found

Third-Party Data Sharing

0 third-party service(s) detected

INFO

0 third-party service(s) detected

Data inventory for transparency purposes

This inventory identifies third-party services that receive data from your site visitors. Under regulations like GDPR (Article 30), maintaining records of data processing activities is commonly considered a best practice. This automated scan provides a starting point — it may not capture all data flows.

No recognized third-party data-sharing services detected

This page does not appear to load external tracking, analytics, or advertising scripts.

No recognized data-sharing services detected.

This inventory identifies services receiving visitor data.

Under regulations like GDPR Article 30, maintaining records of data processing is commonly considered a best practice. This scan provides a starting point.

Readability Scores

1126 words, Flesch-Kincaid grade 16.3

INFO

Readability Analysis (Flesch-Kincaid)

Grade Level

16.3

Grade 16 (college+)

Reading Ease

34

Difficult

Words

1126

Sentences

36