Cookie Compliance
What is Pre-Consent Cookie Tracking? A Complete Guide for 2026
Learn what pre-consent cookie tracking means, why it violates GDPR, and how to detect and fix violations on your website before regulators do.
Feb 3, 20268 min read
The Crumb Trail
Blog
Following the cookie crumbs so you don't have to. Compliance insights, GDPR guidance, and what we're finding in the wild.
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Regulations
GDPR Cookie Fines in 2026: What Website Owners Need to Know
A comprehensive breakdown of GDPR cookie consent fines in 2026, including real cases, average penalties, and how to protect your business.
Feb 3, 202610 min read
Tutorials
How to Audit Your Website's Cookie Compliance (Step-by-Step Guide)
A practical, step-by-step guide to auditing your website's cookie compliance, identifying violations, and implementing fixes.
Feb 3, 202612 min read
Cookie Compliance
CMP vs Cookie Scanner: Why You Need Both for True Compliance
Understand the difference between Consent Management Platforms and Cookie Scanners, and why using both is essential for GDPR compliance.
Feb 3, 20267 min read
Cookie Compliance
The Top 10 Pre-Consent Cookie Violations (And How to Fix Them)
Discover the most common pre-consent cookie violations found on websites, with practical fixes for each one.
Feb 3, 202611 min read
Industry Guides
Cookie Compliance for E-commerce: The Complete 2026 Checklist
A comprehensive checklist for e-commerce stores to achieve GDPR cookie compliance, covering payment processing, marketing tools, and conversion tracking.
Feb 3, 202614 min read
Cookie Compliance
Why Your Cookie Banner Might Not Be Protecting You
A cookie banner isn't automatic compliance. Learn the common mistakes that leave websites vulnerable despite having a consent banner in place.
Feb 3, 20269 min read
Agency Resources
Agency Guide: How to Sell Cookie Compliance Services to Clients
A comprehensive guide for digital agencies on packaging, pricing, and delivering cookie compliance services to clients.
Feb 3, 202613 min read
Product
Understanding the Gretel Score: How We Measure Cookie Compliance
A deep dive into the Gretel Score methodology, what it measures, how it's calculated, and what your score means for your website's compliance.
Feb 3, 202610 min read
Technical Guides
Google Consent Mode v2: What It Means for Your Website in 2026
A comprehensive guide to Google Consent Mode v2, including implementation requirements, how it affects your analytics, and what you need to do to stay compliant.
Feb 3, 202612 min read
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