Privacy & GDPR
Cookie consent that actually blocks, Google Consent Mode done right, US opt-out signals, and the enforcement decisions that define what "compliant" means in practice. Written from the perspective of people who build this machinery, not just write about it.
What Consent Mode v2 actually does, how to implement it correctly, and the dataLayer mistake that silently breaks it on a surprising number of sites — including how to verify yours works.
GPC is a browser signal with legal force in California, Colorado, and beyond. What it is, who must honor it, how to implement it — and how to prove you did.
A large share of consent banners show a Reject button that rejects nothing. How to test any banner — including ours — with nothing but your browser's developer tools.
Everything you need to know about implementing compliant cookie consent — from GDPR and ePrivacy requirements to practical implementation steps.
An honest comparison of ShieldPage and CookieYes — features, pricing, compliance depth, and which tool makes sense depending on what you actually need.
A practical guide to setting up a fully compliant GDPR cookie banner for free — covering what the law requires and how to implement it in minutes with ShieldPage.
Termly and ShieldPage both offer consent management and policy generation. Here's how they actually compare on features, compliance depth, pricing, and trust infrastructure.
A breakdown of recent CNIL enforcement actions and what they signal about the direction of cookie consent regulation in France and across Europe.
CookieScript is a lightweight cookie consent tool. Here's how it compares to ShieldPage on compliance depth, features, and what you get as your needs grow.
An honest comparison of cookie consent solutions — from free banners to enterprise CMPs — and the criteria that matter most for compliance.
Shopify's built-in cookie banner does not meet GDPR requirements in most EU jurisdictions. Here's how to replace it with a compliant solution and what steps to follow.
Osano is a full data privacy management platform. ShieldPage is a focused consent and trust center tool. Here's an honest comparison to help you decide which fits your actual needs.
A real-world case study of implementing transparent cookie consent on a high-traffic e-commerce site — and the unexpected business benefits.
A comprehensive 15-step GDPR compliance checklist for website owners — from data mapping and lawful basis through consent, privacy policies, DPIAs, and breach notification.
ShieldPage now offers a free privacy policy generator that creates legally-informed policies tailored to your business, jurisdiction, and data practices.
Consent analytics reveal exactly where your cookie banner is losing users — and what to change to increase opt-in rates without sacrificing compliance.
A comparison of the most popular WordPress cookie consent plugins — what they do well, where they fall short, and why a script-based approach may work better for complex sites.
Our 2026 analysis of 1,000 EU e-commerce sites found that 71% have at least one material GDPR consent violation. Here's what we found, broken down by country and violation type.
New research on how cookie consent rates vary by country, industry, and banner design — with actionable insights for improving your own consent rate.
Managing cookie consent and GDPR compliance across 10-50+ client websites is operationally painful. Here's how agencies are solving it — and what ShieldPage's multi-site tools change.
We analyzed cookie counts across 5,000 websites by industry. The average site sets 23 cookies — but the range is enormous, and the implications for consent are significant.