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Compliance

· 13 checks — WCAG, consent & privacy, language, viewport, cookie inventory, and legal pages rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
87
GRADE
B
FIX
0
REVIEW
3
PASS
7
INFO
3
Checks
13
7 PASS 3 REVIEW
B
Third-Party Trackers
13 trackers detected
REVIEW
13 trackers detected
Info::
13 third-party trackers detected
Found 9 analytics, 2 advertising, 1 marketing, 1 tag manager trackers.
Got: 13 trackers
Warning::
2 advertising/retargeting trackers detected
Advertising trackers collect user data for ad targeting. Under GDPR, these typically require explicit consent.
Warning::
Session replay tool detected: Microsoft Clarity
Session replay tools record user interactions. These require clear disclosure and often explicit consent under GDPR.
C
Compliance Badges
Action
0 compliance badge(s) detected
REVIEW
0 compliance badge(s) detected
Info::
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

12 link(s) have empty or generic text

Screen reader users navigating by link list

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
Info::
<html lang> attribute is present
Info::
<html lang> value is valid
Info::
No Content-Language HTTP header
Info::
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+
Viewport Configuration
Viewport properly configured
PASS
Viewport properly configured
Info::
Viewport meta tag is present
Info::
width=device-width is set
Info::
User zooming is allowed
Viewport Configuration Good
Content
width=device-width, initial-scale=1
width=device-width

Responsive layout enabled

initial-scale=1

Correct initial zoom level

User zooming allowed

Accessibility-friendly — users can zoom

Regulatory Indicators
2 regulatory indicator(s) detected
INFO
2 regulatory indicator(s) detected
Info::
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.
Info::
GDPR indicators detected (strong confidence)
Indicators suggesting GDPR may be relevant: Consent management platform detected: cookielaw.org; 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: cookielaw.org, Privacy policy page found
Info::
CCPA indicators detected (strong confidence)
Indicators suggesting CCPA may be relevant: Text mentions: california consumer privacy act; Text mentions: do not sell; Link text: Do Not Sell My Personal Information. California Consumer Privacy Act — gives California residents rights over their personal data.
Got: 3 indicators: Text mentions: california consumer privacy act, Text mentions: do not sell, Link text: Do Not Sell My Pers…

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: cookielaw.org
  • Privacy policy page found
CCPA Strong

California Consumer Privacy Act — gives California residents rights over their personal data.

Indicators detected

  • Text mentions: california consumer privacy act
  • Text mentions: do not sell
  • Link text: Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Third-Party Data Sharing
3 third-party service(s) detected
INFO
3 third-party service(s) detected
Info::
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.
Info::
3 third-party services across 3 categories
3 third-party services detected across 3 categories: Analytics (1), Tag Management (1), Advertising (1). Each of these services receives some user data from your site visitors.
Info::
Google Analytics (Analytics)
Detected via script URL. Typically collects: Page views, User behavior, Demographics, Device info, IP address. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Data Processing Agreement available.
Got: Category: Analytics | Data types: Page views, User behavior, Demographics, Device info, IP address
Info::
Google Tag Manager (Tag Management)
Detected via script URL. Typically collects: Orchestrates other tracking scripts, Page views. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Data Processing Agreement available.
Got: Category: Tag Management | Data types: Orchestrates other tracking scripts, Page views
Info::
Facebook Pixel (Advertising)
Detected via script URL. Typically collects: Page views, Conversions, User behavior, Ad targeting. Privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy. Data Processing Agreement available.
Got: Category: Advertising | Data types: Page views, Conversions, User behavior, Ad targeting
Analytics (1)
Tag Management (1)
Advertising (1)
Google Analytics Analytics
Detected by: script URL
Data typically collected:
Page viewsUser behaviorDemographicsDevice infoIP address
Privacy policy → DPA available ✓
Google Tag Manager Tag Management
Detected by: script URL
Data typically collected:
Orchestrates other tracking scriptsPage views
Privacy policy → DPA available ✓
Facebook Pixel Advertising
Detected by: script URL
Data typically collected:
Page viewsConversionsUser behaviorAd targeting
Privacy policy → DPA available ✓

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
2536 words, Flesch-Kincaid grade 16.1
INFO

Readability Analysis (Flesch-Kincaid)

Grade Level

16.1

Grade 16 (college+)

Reading Ease

34

Difficult

Words

2536

Sentences

83

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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