Observed arrival · 2026-10-18
ConsentLeak checks what a store tracks after “no”
A browser-based check shows online-store owners which tracking and ad pixels keep running after a visitor rejects tracking or sends a “do not sell” signal.
- For
- Online-store owners checking consent behavior
- Worth noticing
- Its October 2026 sample covers 60 apparel and print Shopify shops; the site reports that 74% had at least one serious tracking problem.
Field notes
The described audit uses a clean browser to inspect a public storefront before consent, after Reject or Decline, and with Global Privacy Control enabled; Shopify stores receive an additional check of the platform’s own consent record. The site reports testing 60 apparel and print Shopify shops in October 2026, with 74% showing at least one serious tracking issue. It cautions that each store was tested three times from a US location and results may differ elsewhere.
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