CookieWatch was created to take the stress and confusion out of cookie compliance. If you run a website, you already have enough to think about — privacy laws shouldn't require a law degree or endless guesswork.

We help site owners understand what cookies and local storage their site actually uses, why they matter, and how they relate to regulations like GDPR and PECR.

Cookie compliance is messy.

Between changing regulations, inconsistent guidance, and tools that either overwhelm you with technical noise or oversimplify things to the point of risk, it's hard to know where you really stand.

Many website owners end up:

• Relying on outdated or incomplete scans
• Guessing which cookies are “safe”
• Using consent banners they don't fully understand
• Hoping for the best

CookieWatch exists to replace guesswork with clarity.

We believe cookie compliance should be transparent, accurate, and practical.

That means:

• Clear reporting instead of legal jargon
• Showing exactly what was found, not just a pass/fail badge
• Highlighting potential issues without scare tactics
• Supporting developers and non-technical users alike

We don't push dark patterns, inflated risk scores, or fear-based messaging. Our goal is to give you reliable information so you can make informed decisions about your site.

CookieWatch is built independently by someone who actually builds and runs websites — and has experienced the frustration of unclear and unhelpful compliance tools firsthand.

It's designed to be practical, lightweight, and respectful of both site owners and their visitors.

Based in the UK, CookieWatch is developed with UK and EU privacy expectations in mind, while remaining useful for sites worldwide.

• Privacy-first by default — respect users before regulations force you to
• Accuracy over assumptions — real data beats guesswork
• Simplicity over bloat — only show what matters
• Honesty over hype — no scare tactics, no false promises

Whether you're checking a single site or managing many, CookieWatch helps you understand what's really happening behind the scenes.

• Run a scan on your site
• Explore features and pricing
• Learn how CookieWatch works