Web cookies are an essential part of the functioning of modern websites but can also be used for tracking users and intruding on their privacy. This diploma thesis examines how Slovenian websites actually respect user choices expressed through cookie banners, with regard to the installation of non-essential cookies. Using a custom-developed automated crawler, 521 websites were analyzed. The results show that lack of response or rejection often does not prevent non-essential cookies from being loaded, while acceptance triggers their extensive installation. The findings reveal a gap between regulatory intent and practice and highlight the need for technical improvements of consent solutions.
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