Understanding how Termly scans your website can help you ensure that all relevant cookies and scripts are detected during the scanning process. Here’s an overview of how our scanning mechanism works:
Page Discovery & Crawl Depth
Our scanning process begins at the homepage and follows internal links to discover additional pages. However, if certain cookies are only set on deeper pages or require specific user interactions (such as logging in or accepting pop-ups), they may not be captured in the initial scan.
Cookie Activation Triggers
Some cookies are triggered only after specific user actions, such as clicking buttons or navigating to particular sections of a page. If our scanner does not simulate those interactions, those cookies may not appear in the scan results.
Third-Party Scripts & Dynamic Loading
Many websites use JavaScript to dynamically load cookies after the initial page load. If a cookie is only set after a script executes later in the browsing session, our scanner may not detect it unless the cookie is active at the time of the scan.
Crawl Strategy
Our scanning process follows a depth-first approach, balanced against a width-based strategy. This means that we prioritize following internal links deeply while also considering the breadth of pages found. If pages are discovered without cookies, our scanner adjusts its approach accordingly.
Additionally, if the link structure from your homepage changes as you add new pages, our scan will adapt to reflect those updates in subsequent scans.
By understanding these scanning principles, you can optimize your website to ensure that all relevant cookies and scripts are detected, helping you maintain compliance with privacy regulations.
If you have questions, please contact the support team.