ConsentGuard Insights

Expert insights on consent mode, GDPR compliance, and digital privacy. Stay ahead with the latest best practices and industry updates.

Feb 28, 2026 • 4 min read • Mihai Brehar

The 'l' in GCD: Fixing Unset Consent Signals in Manual gtag Implementations

Implementing Google Consent Mode v2 manually with gtag.js? If you see an 'l' in your GCD parameter, your implementation is incomplete. Here's how to fix your code order and signal list.

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Feb 28, 2026 • 5 min read

The 'l' in GCD: Why Your GTM Consent Mode Signals are Missing (and How to Fix Them)

Seeing a lowercase 'l' in your GCD parameter? It means your Google Consent Mode signals aren't being set. Learn the 3 most common causes in GTM and how to restore your tracking and attribution.

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Nov 5, 2025 • 4 min read

Demystifying the url_passthrough Parameter — or How to Improve Your Tracking in 2 Minutes

Missing url_passthrough in your Consent Mode setup can quietly break ad attribution for users who reject cookies. This quick guide explains what it does, how to test if it works, and how to enable it — all in just a few minutes.

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Oct 17, 2025 • 2 min read

First Bug Fixes Thanks to the Community

Community feedback helped us identify and fix several critical bugs in ConsentGuard's early release. Learn about the latest improvements including false positive fixes and better error messages.

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Oct 14, 2025 • 1 min read

Free checks opened for everyone - Help us improve ConsentGuard before launch

We're opening free and unlimited Consent Mode v2 checks for everyone before ConsentGuard's official launch. Help us improve the tool while ensuring your website's consent implementation is working correctly.

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