CookieComply

One-click GDPR cookie consent for small sites, no devs needed.

Score: 7.9/10United Arab EmiratesMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Small business owners can't afford complex, expensive regtech tools for GDPR compliance that require dedicated staff.

Solution

CookieComply scans your website for cookies and trackers, generates a customizable consent banner, and handles ongoing compliance logging. Small businesses get enterprise-grade cookie compliance without monthly fees or engineers. Just paste your URL, deploy the script, and stay compliant effortlessly.

Target Audience

Small business owners handling EU customer data requiring GDPR compliance

Differentiator

Ultra-simple scanner + banner deployer tailored for non-tech SMBs at $25/mo, vs enterprise tools costing 10x more.

Brand Voice

friendly

Features

Website Scanner

must-have12h

Automatically detects cookies, trackers, and scripts on your site.

Custom Consent Banner

must-have10h

Drag-drop banner builder with geo-targeting for EU visitors.

Consent Logging

must-have8h

Stores user consents with timestamps for audit trails.

Compliance Dashboard

must-have10h

Overview of scan results, consent rates, and alerts.

One-Click Deploy

must-have6h

Generates and hosts JS snippet for instant site integration.

Report Export

nice-to-have4h

PDF/CSV exports for regulators.

A/B Testing

nice-to-have6h

Test banner variations for opt-in rates.

Email Alerts

nice-to-have4h

Notifications for new trackers detected.

Total Build Time: 60 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
created_attimestampNo

sites

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
urltextNo
scan_resultsjsonbYes

Relationships:

  • β€’ user_id -> users.id

consents

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
site_iduuidNo
visitor_iptextYes
choicesjsonbNo
timestamptimestampNo

Relationships:

  • β€’ site_id -> sites.id

API Endpoints

POST
/api/scan-site

Run cookie scan on URL

πŸ”’ Auth Required
GET
/api/banners

List user banners

πŸ”’ Auth Required
GET
/api/consents

Fetch consent logs

πŸ”’ Auth Required
POST
/api/deploy-script

Generate deploy JS

πŸ”’ Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API routes
Database
Supabase (Postgres)
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Puppeteer for scanningResend for emails

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core auth and DB setup

20h
  • βœ“ User signup/login
  • βœ“ Basic dashboard

Week 2: Scanner MVP

25h
  • βœ“ Site scanning API
  • βœ“ Results display

Week 3: Banner builder

20h
  • βœ“ Banner editor UI
  • βœ“ JS snippet generator

Week 4: Consent logging + deploy

20h
  • βœ“ Logging endpoint
  • βœ“ Full onboarding flow

Week 5: Payments and tiers

15h
  • βœ“ Stripe integration
  • βœ“ Tier gating

Week 6: Polish and reports

15h
  • βœ“ Exports
  • βœ“ Alerts
Total Timeline: 6 weeks β€’ 130 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No logs, watermarked

  • βœ“1 site scan/mo
  • βœ“Basic banner

Pro

$25/mo

Up to 10k consents/mo

  • βœ“Unlimited sites
  • βœ“Full logs
  • βœ“Custom banners

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited

  • βœ“All Pro + priority support
  • βœ“API access
  • βœ“Custom scans

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 12003%$150$1,800
Month 61,2008%$1,920$23,040

Unit Economics

$40
CAC
$360
LTV
4%
Churn
92%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 9.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

GDPR Cookie Compliance in 5 Minutes

Scan your site, deploy a consent banner, and log everything – for just $25/mo. No code required.

Feature Highlights

βœ“Auto-detects 100+ trackers
βœ“EU geo-blocking
βœ“Audit-ready logs
βœ“One-click install

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Saved us from fines!' - Cafe Owner"
"'So easy, even I did it.' - Freelancer"

First Three Customers

Post MVP on Indie Hackers and r/smallbusiness with free trials for first 10 signups. DM EU-based Shopify store owners on Twitter searching 'GDPR headache'. Offer 1-month free to newsletter subscribers.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/SaaSIndie HackersTwitter #GDPR

SEO Keywords

gdpr cookie consent toolcheap gdpr cookie scannersmall business gdpr banner

Competitive Analysis

Cookiebot

cookiebot.com
$10-300/mo
Strength

Advanced features

Weakness

Complex setup for SMBs

Our Advantage

Instant scan + deploy at fixed $25

🏰 Moat Strategy

Data moat from aggregated anonymized scan insights sold to enterprises.

⏰ Why Now?

Rising EU fines post-2024 enforcement wave targeting SMBs without in-house legal.

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

Scanner misses new trackers

Mitigation

Use multiple libraries + user reports

legalhigh severity

Not certified compliant

Mitigation

Disclaimer + lawyer review

marketmedium severity

Low awareness

Mitigation

Educate via content

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 10 SMBs on Reddit

Success: 5 express interest

mvp14 days

Launch waitlist

Success: 50 signups

launch30 days

PH launch

Success: 100 users week 1

Pivot Options

  • β†’Expand to CCPA compliance
  • β†’White-label for agencies
  • β†’Tracker blocking service

Quick Stats

Build Time
130h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$2,000
Market Size
$500.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
4