--- title: "Free EU Website Compliance Scan | Fohrkast" description: "Automated readiness check for website compliance with GDPR, cookies, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA / EAA), and legal notices. No signup required." canonical: "https://fohrkast.com/scan" group: "Product" updated: "2026-06-28" --- # Free EU Website Compliance Scan Fohrkast's free scan checks a website in under a minute for cookie consent compliance, missing legal policies, company disclosures, and accessibility gaps against WCAG 2.1 AA (the standard behind the European Accessibility Act). The tool respects robots.txt and requires no signup or payment. ## What the Scanner Checks The scan examines four areas: - **Pre-consent cookies**: whether non-essential cookies are set before user consent is obtained - **Cookie banner and consent**: whether a consent banner is present and a cookie policy is available - **Accessibility**: automated checks for WCAG 2.1 AA gaps - **Legal notices**: company identity disclosure and privacy statements The scanner returns a **Readiness Score** (0–100) summarizing overall compliance gaps. A score of 85+ indicates good readiness; 65–84 indicates minor issues; below 65 indicates gaps to address. ## How to Use the Scanner 1. Enter a website URL in the form (e.g., `yourwebsite.com`) 2. Click **Scan site** 3. The scan completes in under a minute and displays findings by category Each finding shows: - Status (pass or issue detected) - Description of the gap - Evidence or details for remediation If a site's `robots.txt` blocks automated scanning, the scanner will report "Not scanned" rather than a score. ## Three Scan Modes The scan can focus on different areas: - **Everything**: full readiness check (cookies, legal, accessibility) - **Cookies**: prioritizes cookie consent and cookie banner findings - **Accessibility (EAA)**: leads with WCAG 2.1 AA readiness against the European Accessibility Act ## Scope and Limitations **What it is:** An automated readiness check aligned to WCAG 2.1 AA and EN 301 549 (the European Accessibility Act standard). No signup, no payment, no fake overlay widget. **What it is not:** A legal certification of conformance. An automated scan cannot verify full WCAG conformance. For example, colour contrast and JavaScript-rendered content may return incomplete results. The scanner aims to flag gaps where practical; it is not a guarantee of conformance and not legal advice. **Data handling:** No data is stored unless you create a Fohrkast account. **Robots.txt:** The scanner respects the site's robots.txt directives. Sites that block automated crawlers cannot be scanned. ## What to Do With Results Fohrkast offers tools to fix the gaps the scan identifies: - **Fohrkast Shield**: can generate missing legal policies, host them, install a consent banner, block the non-essential cookies and trackers it detects until consent is given, and log proof of consent. - **Fohrkast accessibility support**: can add a WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility statement, flag issues to fix, and monitor for regressions. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Is this a legal certification that my site is compliant?** No. This is an automated readiness check, not a legal certification. A Fohrkast scan identifies gaps but cannot verify full conformance to WCAG 2.1 AA or prove conformance to law. You should review the findings with legal counsel or an accessibility expert. **Does this check if I need to comply with the European Accessibility Act?** No. The scan checks your website against the EAA's reference standard (WCAG 2.1 AA), but does not determine whether the EAA applies to your business. See the separate EAA applicability check if you need help deciding. **Can I scan the same site multiple times?** Yes. You can re-run the scan anytime without an account. If you create a Fohrkast account, you can save and compare scan results over time. **Why does my site show "Not scanned"?** Your site's robots.txt file is blocking automated crawlers. You can allow the Fohrkast scanner by permitting requests from Fohrkast's user agent, or contact support for assistance. **What if the scan finds issues I can't fix myself?** Fohrkast Shield can help generate policies, install a consent banner, and fix cookie consent gaps. For accessibility issues, you may need to work with a developer or accessibility consultant. Fohrkast can monitor your site for regressions once fixes are in place. ## About Fohrkast Fohrkast is an EU compliance and accessibility platform. It provides automated readiness scanning, consent management, legal policy generation, and accessibility monitoring, without overlay widgets. Built for businesses in the EU and UK seeking transparent, defensible compliance tooling. --- Source: https://fohrkast.com/scan This is automated readiness information, not legal advice or a guarantee of conformance. Last reviewed 2026-06-28.