Cookie policy & CMP audit
We check how cookies and consent collection are set up on your site: does the cookie banner set analytics and advertising cookies BEFORE consent (a common mistake), is the consent management platform (CMP) configured correctly, is the list of cookies used complete and is there a clear cookie policy. Honestly upfront: we are not lawyers — this is a technical check of cookies and the banner, not a legal opinion and not a guarantee of legal compliance.
Cookie policy & CMP audit — overview
A cookie policy & CMP audit is a one-time technical check of how your site handles cookies and user consent: what is set in the browser and when (do analytics, advertising and third-party cookies fire BEFORE consent is obtained — the most common and important mistake), how the cookie banner and consent management platform (CMP) are built: is there a real choice (accept / reject / customize), is consent stored and can it be withdrawn, are trackers actually blocked before consent and not just in words. Plus an inventory: a full list of cookies with categories (necessary, analytics, marketing), the presence and completeness of the cookie policy, and its match to what is actually set on the site. We account for cookie requirements in 152-FZ (Russia) and GDPR (EU). Honestly and upfront about the main point: we are not lawyers and not a certification body — this is a technical and substantive check of cookies and the banner, NOT a legal opinion, not a certification and not a guarantee of legal compliance or protection from fines. We point out technical non-conformities (e.g. cookies set before consent) and potential technical risks; the legal qualification of these issues and the final assessment for your situation is given only by a lawyer — our report helps them. It is a snapshot in time: scripts and requirements change. What you get: a report on which cookies are set and when, banner/CMP and cookie-policy problems by priority, and recommendations; implementing the fixes (CMP setup, blocking trackers before consent) and legal texts are not included in this service or its price — they are a separate agreement. If you have a simple site with no analytics, advertising or third-party scripts, we will honestly say there is almost nothing to check. Picture this: instead of "but the banner is there" you learn that Yandex.Metrica and an ad pixel load immediately on entry, before clicking "Accept", and half of these cookies are not mentioned in the policy at all. The base price starts from 10,000 ₽; it depends on the number of scripts and markets.
Problems we solve
- You are not sure the cookie banner and consents are set up correctly.
- You suspect trackers fire before the user consents.
- There is a cookie policy, but it is unclear if it is complete and matches reality.
- You work with an EU audience and fear cookie violations.
What's included in the Cookie policy & CMP audit service
- What is set in the browser and when: do cookies fire before consent
- Cookie banner and CMP: real choice, consent storage and withdrawal
- Real blocking of trackers before consent (not just a declaration)
- Cookie inventory with categories (necessary/analytics/marketing)
- Presence and completeness of the cookie policy, match to reality
- Accounting for cookie requirements in 152-FZ and GDPR
- Third-party scripts and cookies (analytics, pixels, widgets)
- A prioritized report with risks and recommendations
What you get
- Clear understanding of which cookies are set and when (before or after consent)
- Banner, CMP and policy problems by priority
- Recommendations on what to fix technically and what to ask a lawyer
- Understanding where it is technical and where a legal assessment is needed
How the work goes: steps
- We clarify the markets (RF/EU), scripts and collect access to the site and settings
- We check cookie behavior, the banner/CMP, the policy and the inventory
- We prepare a report with risks and recommendations and review it with you
Why PDV Expert
- Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
- Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
- In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.
FAQ
Is this a legal opinion and a guarantee I will not be fined?
No. We are not lawyers, this is a technical check of cookies and the banner, not a legal opinion, not a certification and not a guarantee of compliance or protection from fines. We find technical non-conformities and risks, while the legal assessment for your situation is given by a lawyer.
Will you set up the banner and CMP and write the policy?
The audit is diagnosis and recommendations. Setting up the CMP, blocking trackers before consent and the legal texts of the policy are separate work: we can do the technical part, your lawyer the legal part. We honestly separate what is included.
How is this different from a 152-FZ/GDPR compliance review?
That service is broader: all handling of personal data (policies, consent forms, residency, trackers). This audit is narrow, only about cookies, the banner and the CMP. If you need the full personal-data picture, we will point you there.
About the provider
The «Cookie policy & CMP audit» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Diagnostics & monitoring». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.