Google Consent Mode & Cookie Tracking

11 Questions

Consent Mode FAQ with frequently asked questions about GDPR and data privacy. Understand Google Consent Mode and its importance for compliance. Find answers to questions about cookie banners, consent management and privacy policy. Learn how to set up modeled conversions while tracking in a privacy-compliant way.

1

Why is my cookie scanner still reporting tracking without consent?

If your Consent Mode cookie scanner still reporting tracking without consent, the issue typically stems from an incorrect implementation. Many website owners assume that a cookie banner alone.

2

Why am I losing 50% of my analytics data since the consent banner was installed?

If you are Consent Mode losing 50% analytics data since installing the consent banner, this is unfortunately a widespread problem. The reason is that many users reject or.

3

Why doesn't Google Consent Mode v2 work with my cookie plugin?

If doesn’t Google Consent Mode work properly with your cookie plugin, you are not alone. Many content management systems use cookie plugins that do not yet fully support.

4

Why does Google Ads not show modeled conversions despite Consent Mode?

If Google Ads show modeled conversions despite having Consent Mode enabled, there can be several causes. Conversion modeling is a core feature of Advanced Consent Mode.

5

Why does my website set cookies before the user consents?

If your Consent Mode website set cookies before user consents, this violates the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. This problem frequently occurs when scripts are loaded before the.

6

Why is my consent banner completely blocking Google Tag Manager?

If your consent banner completely blocking Google Tag Manager, you are losing all tracking data. This problem frequently arises when the cookie banner classifies the GTM as a.

7

Why is Google not correctly recognizing the consent status of my visitors?

If Google correctly recognizing consent status of your visitors is failing, this can lead to incorrect data in Google Ads and Analytics.

8

Why is Google Ads warning me that my consent mode is not implemented correctly?

If Google Ads warning that consent mode is not implemented correctly, you should act quickly. This warning has been appearing in Google Ads accounts since March 2024 that.

9

Why does my website no longer track EU visitors since the GDPR update?

If your Consent Mode website longer track visitors since the GDPR update, this is a common problem after switching to Consent Mode.

10

Why do consent rates differ so significantly between desktop and mobile?

If consent rates differ significantly between desktop and mobile, this is usually due to different banner displays. Mobile users see the cookie banner differently than desktop users, leading.

11

Why is Advanced Consent Mode not active in my setup?

If Advanced Consent Mode active setup is not working, you are losing the most important feature of Consent Mode v2. Without Advanced Mode, Google cannot model data and.