Free GDPR Compliance Tool — Check Your Website Now
GDPR fines can reach €20 million or 4% of your global annual revenue — whichever is higher. In 2024 alone, EU data protection authorities issued over €2 billion in fines. Most businesses don't know whether their website is compliant until they receive a complaint or a regulatory inquiry. Our free tool checks your website against 11 critical compliance areas in under 60 seconds. No signup. No credit card. Just paste your URL and get your results instantly.
Scan Your Website for GDPR Compliance — Free
Enter any URL and get a detailed compliance report with a score out of 100, a letter grade, and specific recommendations to fix every issue found. No account required.
What Our GDPR Compliance Tool Checks
The PolicyForge compliance scanner performs an 11-point analysis of your website's privacy policy, weighted by regulatory importance. Here is exactly what we look for:
How It Works
Getting your compliance report takes less than a minute. Three steps, zero friction.
Enter Your URL
Paste your website URL into the scanner. We'll automatically find your privacy policy page, even if it's linked from the footer or located at a non-standard path.
Get Your Results
Our scanner checks 15+ common privacy policy paths, analyzes the text against 11 compliance criteria, and generates a weighted score out of 100 with a letter grade.
Fix the Issues
Each failed check comes with a specific recommendation. Fix the issues manually, or use PolicyForge to generate a fully compliant privacy policy that addresses every gap.
Ready to check your website?
Most sites have at least 3 compliance gaps. Find yours before a regulator does.
Run Your Free GDPR ScanUnderstanding Your Compliance Score
Your score is calculated as a weighted sum of the 11 compliance checks. Each check has a different weight based on its regulatory importance. Here is what each grade means:
Your privacy policy covers nearly all essential sections. You are well-positioned for GDPR compliance. Minor improvements may still be beneficial, but you are ahead of the vast majority of websites.
Solid coverage with a few areas that could be improved. You likely have the core elements in place but may be missing CCPA-specific language, data retention details, or explicit security disclosures.
Missing several important sections. Your policy covers the basics but has gaps in areas that regulators specifically look for. This is the most common score range — and the riskiest, because it gives a false sense of compliance.
Significant gaps in coverage. Your policy needs substantial updates. You are missing multiple GDPR-required disclosures and are at material risk of regulatory action if a complaint is filed.
Your privacy policy is missing most essential sections, or no privacy policy was found at all. This is an immediate compliance risk. Under GDPR, operating without an adequate privacy policy can result in fines up to €20 million.
Most Common GDPR Issues We Find
After scanning thousands of websites, these are the compliance gaps we see most frequently — and how to fix them:
Missing Data Retention Policy
Over 60% of websites we scan have no data retention clause. GDPR Article 5(1)(e) requires that personal data is kept "no longer than is necessary." Your policy must state specific retention periods or the criteria used to determine them. Generic statements like "we keep data as long as needed" are insufficient.
No Legal Basis for Processing
GDPR Article 6 requires you to identify a lawful basis for each processing activity: consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interest, public task, or legitimate interest. Many policies mention "consent" but fail to specify the legal basis for analytics, marketing, or operational data processing.
Incomplete User Rights Section
GDPR grants eight specific rights: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, automated decision-making opt-out, and the right to withdraw consent. Most policies mention only two or three. Each right must be explained with a clear process for exercising it.
No Cookie Consent Mechanism
Many websites set analytics and advertising cookies without obtaining consent first. The ePrivacy Directive requires prior consent for all non-essential cookies. A cookie banner that only says "we use cookies" without a reject option is not compliant.
Undisclosed Third-Party Data Sharing
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Stripe, Intercom — every third-party service that receives user data must be disclosed in your privacy policy. Many websites list "analytics partners" without naming specific providers, which does not meet the GDPR transparency requirement.
Missing CCPA "Do Not Sell" Disclosure
If you serve California residents, your policy must address whether you "sell" personal information as defined by the CCPA. Under the CPRA amendments, this also includes "sharing" data for cross-context behavioral advertising. A "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link must be visible.
Why Use PolicyForge's GDPR Tool
There are several GDPR compliance tools on the market. Here is why PolicyForge stands out for quick, actionable compliance checks:
100% Free, No Account Needed
Most compliance tools require you to create an account, verify your email, and sit through a sales pitch before showing any results. PolicyForge gives you a full compliance report instantly. No signup. No email. No paywall on scan results.
Results in 60 Seconds
Enter a URL, click scan, and get your report. Enterprise compliance platforms can take days to generate an audit. PolicyForge delivers actionable results while you wait.
Actionable Recommendations
Every failed check comes with a specific tip explaining what is missing and what to add. You don't just get a score — you get a roadmap to compliance.
Scan Any Website
Audit your own site, a competitor, a client, or a vendor. The scanner works on any publicly accessible website. Agencies use PolicyForge to audit client portfolios before onboarding.
PolicyForge vs Other GDPR Compliance Tools
How does PolicyForge's free compliance checker compare to enterprise compliance platforms?
| Feature | PolicyForge | Cookiebot | OneTrust | TrustArc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $14/mo+ | Custom ($$$$) | Custom ($$$$) |
| Account Required | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Instant Results | ✓ | Minutes | Days | Days |
| Privacy Policy Analysis | 11 checks | Cookie focus | Comprehensive | Comprehensive |
| Cookie Scanning | Policy check | Deep scan | Deep scan | Deep scan |
| Policy Generator | From $4.99 | No | Included | Included |
| Scan Any Website | Unlimited | Own site only | Own site only | Own site only |
| Best For | Quick audits & SMBs | Cookie compliance | Enterprise GRC | Enterprise GRC |
PolicyForge is purpose-built for small businesses, startups, and agencies that need fast, free compliance checks without enterprise sales cycles. For organizations that need ongoing consent management, cookie scanning, or data mapping, enterprise platforms like OneTrust may be more appropriate.
After Your Scan: Generate a Compliant Privacy Policy
Found compliance gaps? PolicyForge doesn't just identify problems — it solves them. Generate a privacy policy that addresses every issue found in your scan. Covers GDPR, CCPA, and international privacy laws. Done in under 2 minutes.
Starter — $4.99
Standard privacy policy covering data collection, cookies, user rights, and contact information. Suitable for blogs, personal sites, and small businesses.
Pro — $12.99
Comprehensive policy with GDPR Article-by-Article compliance, CCPA/CPRA provisions, international data transfers, DPO section, terms of service, and cookie policy. Best for SaaS, e-commerce, and apps.
Who Needs a GDPR Compliance Check?
If your website is accessible to anyone in the European Union, GDPR applies to you — regardless of where your business is based. This includes:
E-Commerce Stores
Shopify, WooCommerce, or custom stores collecting payment info, shipping addresses, and browsing data from EU customers.
SaaS Applications
Any software that stores user data, tracks usage, or integrates with third-party services needs GDPR-compliant disclosures.
Blogs & Content Sites
Even if you "just have a blog," Google Analytics, comment forms, and email subscriptions all trigger GDPR obligations.
Mobile Apps
Apps on the App Store or Google Play collecting device data, location, or user accounts must comply with GDPR if accessible to EU users.
Agencies & Freelancers
Web agencies can use PolicyForge to audit client websites before handover, adding compliance checking as a value-added service.
Non-Profits & Schools
GDPR does not exempt non-profits or educational institutions. If you collect donor data, student data, or volunteer information, you need compliance.
GDPR Fines: The Cost of Non-Compliance
GDPR enforcement is real, active, and escalating. Here are recent examples that show regulators are not bluffing:
A proper privacy policy will not prevent all regulatory risk, but the absence of one is almost always cited as an aggravating factor in enforcement decisions. The cost of a privacy policy is negligible compared to even the smallest GDPR fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PolicyForge GDPR compliance tool really free?
Yes, the compliance scanner is 100% free with no signup required. You can scan unlimited websites. If you need to generate a compliant privacy policy based on your results, PolicyForge offers paid plans starting at $4.99.
How accurate is the GDPR compliance scan?
The scanner checks 11 critical compliance areas including data collection disclosure, GDPR-specific provisions, CCPA compliance, cookie policy, user rights, and more. It analyzes the actual text of your privacy policy against regulatory requirements. While no automated tool replaces legal advice, PolicyForge identifies the most common compliance gaps that lead to regulatory action.
What does the GDPR compliance tool check?
The tool checks 11 areas: data collection disclosure, purpose of data use, cookie policy, third-party sharing, user rights, GDPR compliance provisions, CCPA compliance, data retention policies, security measures, contact information, and policy update procedures. Each area is weighted by regulatory importance.
Do I need to create an account to use the tool?
No. Just enter your website URL and click scan. Results are delivered instantly with no account, no email address, and no credit card required.
What should I do if my website scores poorly?
Each check in the scan results includes a specific recommendation for improvement. The most common fixes include adding a data collection disclosure, including GDPR-specific language about legal basis and user rights, and adding a cookie consent mechanism. PolicyForge can generate a compliant privacy policy that addresses all identified gaps.
Can I use this tool for multiple websites?
Yes. There is no limit on the number of websites you can scan. Agencies and consultants regularly use PolicyForge to audit multiple client websites.
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