Cherry Seed

How do I test Consent Mode?

Consent Mode v2 conversion modeling GDPR consent

Quick Answer

Use Google Tag Assistant or Chrome DevTools to inspect consent states. Check gtag dataLayer for consent parameters. Test both accept and decline scenarios. Use GA4 DebugView to see pings with consent_status. Verify tags behave differently when consent is denied vs granted.

Full Answer

Testing Consent Mode: Method 1: Tag Assistant 1. Install Google Tag Assistant extension 2. Enable recording 3. Decline cookies on site 4. Check Tag Assistant for:

  • consent_status: denied
  • No cookies set 5. Accept cookies 6. Check for:
  • consent_status: granted
  • Cookies now set Method 2: Console check Method 3: Network tab Method 4: GA4 DebugView Events should show different consent_status based on user choice. Test scenarios: ☐ Default state is denied ☐ Accept updates to granted ☐ Decline keeps denied ☐ Tags don't set cookies when denied...

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Programmatic Access

GET https://seresa.io/wp-json/cherry-tree-by-seresa/v1/seeds/535

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