COMPLIANCE.md — adscalculator.xyz

Compliance status tracker. LEX (legal-compliance profile) MUST read this before advising — it records what's implemented, verified, and pending. Update in the SAME commit as any compliance change. Last review: Aug 25, 2026.

Implemented & Verified ✓

Item	Where	Status
Cookie consent (Consent Mode v2)	`cookies.js` + consent-gated GTM in layout (fix e17fa55, Aug 25 — GTM no longer loads unconditionally; fires on `cookieConsentAccepted` event)	✓ Verified
Privacy policy	Site page	✓ Reviewed Aug 25 — adequate
Noscript GTM pixel	removed Aug 25	✓

Not Applicable (current state)

Affiliate disclosure — site has NO affiliate links. Revisit immediately if any are added.
Responsible gambling content — not applicable to this site's topic.

Pending / Triggered Items

Item	Trigger	Notes
ads.txt	AdSense activation	REQUIRED before serving ads
Placeholder IDs (`_data/site.js`)	Before ad launch	`adsenseId` is placeholder; analyticsId G-CDD24GXZ12 is real

Rules for Next Review

Check live pages, not just this file — verify consent flow actually gates network requests
Any new third-party script/ad partner = new compliance review BEFORE merge
Update this file in the same commit as changes

⚠️ Standing disclaimer: operational checklists here do not constitute legal advice — high-stakes decisions go to a qualified lawyer.