Polaris Audit — Shared Scan Result
ign.com
ign.com
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:21:31 UTC · #2668d302e901f1b8
Critical Failure
This site is sending visitor data to third parties before anyone clicks Accept or Decline — including doubleclick.net, google-analytics.com, googlesyndication.com.
Issues Found
Visitor data sent to 14 ad networks without permission
doubleclick.net, google-analytics.com, googlesyndication.com are loading the moment someone visits your site — before they click Accept or Decline.
Analytics recording visitors before they agree
Your analytics tool is tracking visitor behaviour before anyone has had the chance to consent.
7 tracking files stored on visitors' devices without consent
Your site is writing tracking cookies to visitors' browsers before they make any choice.
Your business is exposed to GDPR fines
Regulators can fine up to €20M or 4% of annual turnover for violations like these.
No consent banner found
Your site is collecting visitor data before consent, and we couldn't detect a Consent Management Platform.
22 network signals captured
Full trace included in the $9 report
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