PRIV-006low SeverityData Privacy, PII & Logging Leaks

Cookie Consent or Necessary-Only Cookie Classification Defined

AI templates drop third-party tracking pixels (Meta Pixel, Google Ads) without providing a banner or privacy opt-out mechanism.

1-Click Fix Prompt for Cursor & Claude Code
Review my codebase for "Cookie Consent or Necessary-Only Cookie Classification Defined" (PRIV-006).
Issue: AI templates drop third-party tracking pixels (Meta Pixel, Google Ads) without providing a banner or privacy opt-out mechanism.
Remediation required: Categorize cookies and load non-essential tracking scripts only after explicit user consent where required.

Please:
1. Locate any occurrences of this issue across my repository.
2. Refactor the code to follow production standards without breaking existing functionality.
3. Provide a clear command or step to test and verify the fix.

Why AI Assistants Write This Bug

AI templates drop third-party tracking pixels (Meta Pixel, Google Ads) without providing a banner or privacy opt-out mechanism.

AI code generation prioritizes immediate syntax execution over production edge cases. When an assistant hits an undefined variable or strict type error, it frequently takes the path of least resistance rather than implementing standard pre-launch security patterns.

Code Comparison

Common AI Code PatternVulnerable
// Vulnerable AI-generated pattern for: Cookie Consent or Necessary-Only Cookie Classification Defined
// Problematic pattern: AI templates drop third-party tracking pixels (Meta Pixel, Google Ads) without providing a banner or privacy opt-out mechanism.
Launch-Ready Fix
// Production-ready fix for: Cookie Consent or Necessary-Only Cookie Classification Defined
// Recommended remediation: Categorize cookies and load non-essential tracking scripts only after explicit user consent where required.

Remediation & Verification Checklist

Remediation: Categorize cookies and load non-essential tracking scripts only after explicit user consent where required.
  1. Search your codebase for pattern matching "Cookie Consent or Necessary-Only Cookie Classification Defined".
  2. Apply the recommended remediation: Categorize cookies and load non-essential tracking scripts only after explicit user consent where required.
  3. Run local build and test commands to ensure no regressions.
  4. Verify in your browser or with curl that the issue is resolved.
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