Compliance
· 13 checks — WCAG, consent & privacy, language, viewport, cookie inventory, and legal pages rolled into one auditable list.BThird-Party Trackers15 trackers detectedREVIEW
CCompliance BadgesAction0 compliance badge(s) detectedREVIEW
A+WCAG ComplianceNo testable criteriaPASS
0
Passed
0
Failed
0
Partial
0
Manual review
0
Not tested
Key accessibility barriers
Links with unclear purpose
27 link(s) have empty or generic text
Screen reader users navigating by link list
Form controls without labels
Assistive technology cannot identify 5 input(s)
Screen reader and voice-control users
Images without alt text
Screen reader users cannot understand 2 image(s)
~8M screen reader users in the US
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+Cookie Consent & PrivacyCookieBot detected, privacy policy foundPASS
This is an automated check, not legal advice. Consult a privacy professional for GDPR/CCPA compliance.
BeaverCheck detects technical indicators of consent management. This does not constitute a legal compliance assessment. Consult a privacy professional for GDPR/CCPA compliance.
Disclaimer: legal-page checks identify presence/absence; consult counsel for legal sufficiency.
ALanguage & i18nLang attribute presentPASS
The <html lang> attribute and Content-Language header should agree.
<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 & TypographyFont sizes and tap targets checkedPASS
A+Viewport ConfigurationViewport properly configuredPASS
Responsive layout enabled
Correct initial zoom level
Accessibility-friendly — users can zoom
ALegal Page Ecosystem4 of 7 expected legal pages detectedPASS
A+Copyright Notice© 1999-2026 Grist MagazinePASS
© 1999-2026 Grist Magazine
Regulatory Indicators4 regulatory indicator(s) detectedINFO
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.
EU General Data Protection Regulation — governs collection and processing of personal data of EU residents.
Indicators detected
- Consent management platform detected: cookiebot.com
- Privacy policy page found
California Consumer Privacy Act — gives California residents rights over their personal data.
Indicators detected
- Text mentions: do not sell
Americans with Disabilities Act / Section 508 — requires digital accessibility for people with disabilities.
Indicators detected
- Accessibility link found: Accessibility
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — protects sensitive patient health information.
Indicators detected
- Text mentions: phi
Third-Party Data Sharing4 third-party service(s) detectedINFO
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 Scores7250 words, Flesch-Kincaid grade 12.4INFO
Readability Analysis (Flesch-Kincaid)
Grade Level
12.4
Grade 12 (college+)
Reading Ease
36
Difficult
Words
7250
Sentences
437