WEBSITE TRACKING & CONSENT TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Website Tracking Should Work.
We Find Out Why It Doesn't.
Missing Google Ads conversions? GA4 events not firing? A cookie banner interfering with tracking?
PlainPrivacy diagnoses and repairs technical issues involving Google Tag Manager, GA4, Google Ads conversion tracking and consent management. We investigate, implement the agreed fix and verify the result.
Example of the technical signals we investigate. Not a live website scan.
Tools and platforms we troubleshoot
RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM?
Technical problems we help you solve.
You should not have to guess whether a missing conversion is caused by GTM, a plugin, your consent platform or the site itself.
Conversions are missing
Google Ads leads or GA4 events are not recorded, or recorded events do not match the action you tested.
Consent signals are wrong
Default or updated consent states are missing, late or inconsistent across CMP and Google tools.
Tags fire unexpectedly
Triggers, sequencing or duplicate installations cause events to fire too early, too often or not at all.
Tracking changed after an update
A new plugin, site release, theme or cookie banner seems to have affected measurement.
Shopify or WordPress conflicts
Platform integrations, pixels, scripts or consent apps do not behave as intended.
Consent behavior needs verification
Cookie blocking, preference updates or regional behavior requires controlled browser testing.
OUR CORE SERVICES
Diagnosis, repair and verification.
Start with the issue you are experiencing. We agree on scope before any changes are made.
Conversion Tracking Repair
Investigate missing Google Ads conversions, GA4 events, incorrect GTM triggers and duplicate tracking. Fix an agreed issue, then test the result.
- Google Ads lead and event tracking
- GTM triggers and dataLayer checks
- GA4 event and conversion debugging
Consent Mode & CMP Integration Repair
Troubleshoot the interaction between a cookie banner, Google consent signals and analytics/advertising tags.
- Consent Mode v2 defaults and updates
- Consent-aware tag behavior
- CMP integration and preference changes
Technical Tracking & Consent Audit
Need a baseline before making changes? We document observable implementation issues, priorities and practical next steps.
- Consent flows and browser behavior
- Cookies, storage and third-party requests
- Tracking configuration and verification
Clear starting scope: Focused technical diagnosis from $99 and a scoped repair from $199. These are introductory starting prices, not fixed quotes for complex integrations. We confirm the issue, access, deliverables and cost before work begins.
CONSENT SIGNAL & IMPLEMENTATION VERIFICATION
Your cookie banner is only the beginning.
A banner can look correct while the underlying tracking implementation behaves differently than intended. We examine the technical path from consent choice to the signals and browser activity it produces.
Choices and signals
Compare visible selections with observable CMP state and Google Consent Mode defaults and updates.
Tag and request behavior
Inspect relevant GTM events, GA4 or Ads tags, cookies, storage and outgoing browser requests.
Regional variations
Compare controlled tests from selected locations when multi-region verification is agreed and available.
What was verified
Document conditions, observations, confirmed technical faults and the limits of each test.
Browser evidence cannot certify every downstream vendor's processing or legal compliance.
Explore Consent VerificationHOW WE WORK
Find the cause. Apply the fix. Verify the behavior.
A technical workflow with a documented result, not an unexplained configuration change.
Tell us what is broken
Send the website, relevant tools and the behavior you are seeing. We confirm whether the request fits our scope.
Investigate
Check tags, events, network requests, consent signals, browser state and relevant configurations.
Implement the agreed fix
After agreeing scope and access, make the necessary change or provide a clear technical handoff.
Retest and explain
Verify the affected flows and document what changed, what was verified and any limitations.
WHEN THE CAUSE ISN'T CLEAR
Start with a focused diagnosis.
Sometimes the visible symptom has several possible causes. A defined technical investigation helps avoid unnecessary changes.
What we inspect
GTM/GA4 configuration, browser events and consent behavior relevant to the reported issue.
What you receive
A clear explanation of the findings, supporting evidence and a recommended fix or next step.
What comes next
If we can implement the repair, we agree on scope and cost before modifying the website.
TECHNICAL EXAMPLES
Different symptoms require different checks.
FOR DIGITAL, PPC & WEB DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
Your client has a tracking problem. You don't need to solve it alone.
Missing conversions, GTM errors or consent-related tracking conflicts? Bring in focused technical support for a defined client issue, without committing to a long-term agreement.
Work behind the scenes or coordinate directly with your team. We agree on scope, responsibilities and handoff before beginning.
Explore Agency SupportConsent Mode works in one region but not another?
Why regional defaults and CMP integrations deserve controlled testing.
Read article →How to verify consent signals beyond the cookie banner
A practical, observable path from visitor choice to the browser's network requests.
Read article →FREE RESOURCE
Technical Consent & Website Privacy Checklist
Prefer to check the basics yourself first? Our free checklist highlights common consent and tracking implementation questions.
This is an educational resource, not legal advice or a substitute for a technical investigation.
GDPR & Website Privacy Checklist
Practical checks for website owners and marketing teams.
- Consent settings
- Cookie controls
- Consent Mode
- Tracking validation
- Withdrawal
FAQ
Before you request technical help.
Do you provide legal GDPR compliance advice?
No. PlainPrivacy provides technical analysis, implementation and testing, not legal advice, compliance certification or guaranteed legal outcomes.
Can you fix the issue rather than only audit it?
Yes, when the cause and scope are clear and the required access is available. We agree on changes and costs before implementation. If a third-party platform issue prevents a fix, we explain the evidence and options.
What websites and tools do you support?
We primarily work with WordPress/WooCommerce, Shopify, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Google Ads and consent management tools. Complex custom or server-side tracking projects are assessed individually.
What does a focused diagnosis cost?
Our introductory starting price is $99 for one scoped technical investigation. Repairs start at $199 when the issue is bounded. We provide an individual quote for more complex work.
Can an agency subcontract or request a client-ready handoff?
Yes. We can discuss per-project support and documentation suitable for your team or client, subject to scope, permissions and confidentiality requirements.
How do you verify a fix?
We retest the relevant events, consent choices, tag requests and browser behavior. Where applicable, we check configuration and diagnostic tools as well. Verification of observed behavior is not a guarantee of downstream reporting or attribution.
GET TECHNICAL HELP
Tell us what isn't working.
Share the website, the affected tracking or consent tools, and what you expected to happen. We'll review the request and suggest the next step or a defined diagnostic scope.
Requests are reviewed individually. Please do not send passwords, API keys, or access credentials through this form.