Methodology: Evidence Collection & Decision Support

At Papaya Privacy Co, we focus on capturing ground-truth evidence of the user experience. Our methodology distinguishes between objective technical artifacts and interpretive guidance, providing a structured foundation for expert review rather than making automated legal determinations.

1. Ground-Truth Evidence Collection

We employ automated real-browser instrumentation to capture observable artifacts—including UI state, network requests, and cookie operations—in a pristine, controlled environment. This approach ensures that findings represent reproducible, client-side behavior.

Reproducible Session Artifacts

Each test is conducted in a fresh, isolated session to ensure findings are not influenced by prior history. We utilize industry-maintained tracker intelligence to organize observed network traffic, assisting practitioners in identifying potential third-party data collection.

Pre-Choice vs. Post-Choice Comparison

The core of our collection process is the capture of technical state at two distinct intervals: before interaction and after a simulated user choice (e.g., "Reject All"). This comparison allows professionals to review whether the site's technical behavior—such as the firing of tags or setting of cookies—is consistent with the simulated consent signal.

2. Interpretation & Decision Support

Raw technical data requires context to be useful. Our system organizes this evidence to support, but not replace, professional judgment.

AI-Assisted Evidence Summarization

We utilize decision-support tools to summarize gathered artifacts in the context of relevant privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA). These summaries provide non-binding interpretive notes, flagging patterns that may indicate risk or warrant closer inspection by a subject matter expert.

Review-Oriented Reporting

Our reporting is designed to facilitate efficient review. Rather than issuing a "pass/fail" verdict, we present observations that help privacy professionals and legal teams orient themselves quickly. All interpretations are conservative and intended to highlight areas that require expert assessment.