# Privacy Compliance Analyzer V.1 (`actor_researcher.48/privacy-compliance-analyzer-v-1`) Actor

Scan websites for privacy compliance issues. Detects trackers, checks GDPR/CCPA rights, finds privacy policies, and generates DSAR templates. Get actionable compliance scores and recommendations in an easy-to-read HTML report. Perfect for privacy audits and regulatory assessments.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/actor_researcher.48/privacy-compliance-analyzer-v-1.md
- **Developed by:** [ANIRBAN ROY](https://apify.com/actor_researcher.48) (community)
- **Categories:** SEO tools, Developer tools, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $30.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## 🔒 Privacy Compliance Analyzer V.1

**Simple privacy compliance scanner for websites** - Perfect for small businesses, agencies, and quick audits.

### 🎯 What This Tool Does

This Apify actor provides **3 essential privacy compliance checks** in one simple scan:

#### 1. 📄 Privacy Policy Validator

- ✅ Finds privacy policy links automatically
- ✅ Checks if links are working (not 404)
- ✅ Verifies last updated date
- ✅ Calculates readability score (Flesch Reading Ease)

#### 2. 🔍 Third-Party Tracker Detector

- ✅ Captures all third-party network requests
- ✅ Categorizes trackers (analytics, advertising, social media)
- ✅ Identifies high-risk trackers (fingerprinting, session recording)
- ✅ Visualizes data flow with network diagram

#### 3. ✅ GDPR/CCPA Rights Checker

- ✅ Scans policy for data subject rights keywords
- ✅ Validates access, deletion, portability, objection rights
- ✅ Extracts privacy contact email
- ✅ Auto-generates DSAR request email template

### 🚀 Quick Start

#### Input Example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    { "url": "https://example.com" },
    { "url": "https://yoursite.com" }
  ],
  "targetRegion": "EU",
  "maxPages": 5,
  "includeTrackerDiagram": true,
  "generateDSARTemplate": true
}
```

#### Output

- **HTML Report** - Beautiful visual report with all findings
- **JSON Dataset** - Structured data for further analysis
- **DSAR Templates** - Ready-to-send email templates

### 📊 Scoring System

The tool calculates a simple **X/10 score** based on:

- **Privacy Policy (3 points)**: Found, working, and recently updated
- **Trackers (3 points)**: Fewer trackers = higher score
- **Data Rights (4 points)**: Clear description of GDPR/CCPA rights

#### Score Interpretation

- **9-10**: ✅ Excellent privacy practices
- **7-8**: 👍 Good privacy practices
- **5-6**: ⚠️ Needs improvement
- **3-4**: ⚠️ Significant issues
- **0-2**: 🚨 Critical concerns

### 💡 Use Cases

- **Small Business Owners**: Quick privacy check before launch
- **Web Agencies**: Audit client websites for compliance
- **Privacy Consultants**: Preliminary assessment tool
- **Developers**: Check your own sites before going live
- **Marketers**: Understand tracking on competitor sites

### 🎓 What's Next?

Need deeper analysis? Check out **Privacy Intelligence Pro** for:

- 🤖 AI-powered policy analysis
- 🔧 Multi-MCP intelligence (6 servers, 30+ tools)
- 🔬 Technical analysis (SSL, WHOIS, DNS)
- 🛡️ Security header analysis
- ♿ Accessibility checks
- 📊 Industry benchmarking

### ⚖️ Legal Disclaimer

This tool provides automated privacy compliance analysis for **informational purposes only**. Results should not be considered legal advice. Consult a qualified privacy attorney for legal compliance matters.

### 📝 License

Apache-2.0

### 👨‍💻 Author

Anirban Roy

Created for Apify Challenge 2025

***

**Made with ❤️ for better privacy practices across the web**

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

List of website URLs to analyze for privacy compliance

## `targetRegion` (type: `string`):

Select the primary privacy regulation to check against

## `maxPages` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of URLs to analyze (1-20)

## `includeTrackerDiagram` (type: `boolean`):

Include a visual network diagram showing third-party connections

## `generateDSARTemplate` (type: `boolean`):

Create a pre-filled Data Subject Access Request email

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://github.com"
    }
  ],
  "targetRegion": "EU",
  "maxPages": 5,
  "includeTrackerDiagram": true,
  "generateDSARTemplate": true
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://github.com"
        }
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("actor_researcher.48/privacy-compliance-analyzer-v-1").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://github.com" }] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("actor_researcher.48/privacy-compliance-analyzer-v-1").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://github.com"
    }
  ]
}' |
apify call actor_researcher.48/privacy-compliance-analyzer-v-1 --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,actor_researcher.48/privacy-compliance-analyzer-v-1"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/w29WtfXdWUt1u79I0/builds/GNyLIxgMgkaGzhlS1/openapi.json