Cookie scan vs CMP: what each is for
Banners manage choice. Scans prove whether your site obeys that choice.
CMP (consent management platform)
A CMP presents purposes, stores choices, and should signal tags to wait. It does not automatically invent an inventory of every script your CMS injected last month.
Privacy / cookie scan
A scan observes the live site: trackers, timing relative to consent, policy links, and regional requirements. Without it, you are configuring blind.
PrivBeacon’s stance
Use both jobs in one workflow: scan → fix → consent/policies → certify. That is why we position beyond banner-only tools.
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PrivBeacon provides automated privacy scans and document templates for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Consult qualified legal counsel before relying on generated policies or compliance scores for regulatory decisions.