Norway takes a stance against Google AnalyticsNorway is the latest country to declare Google Analytics in violation with the GDPR. Mar 3, 20232w ago
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Everything you need to know about GDPRThe GDPR is one of the most influential and discussed privacy laws worldwide. This article elaborates more on this privacy law and breaks it down to a GDPR FAQ. Feb 24, 2023
Difference between CCPA and GDPRBoth the CCPA and GDPR are influential privacy laws, but what are the main difference and similarities? Feb 24, 2023
Finland is the latest EU country to crack down on Google AnalyticsThe Finnish data protection authority ruled against the use of Google Analytics. Feb 16, 2023
Is Google Analytics GDPR Compliant?Is Google Analytics GDPR compliant? This is an ongoing debate, so here’s an overview of what’s going on with Google Analytics and its relationship with GDPR. Feb 15, 2023
French watchdog on a fining spreeThe French DPA (CNIL) issued fines to three large tech companies (Apple, TikTok, and Microsoft). It’s early to say, but we might finally see a crackdown on deceptive cookie banners. Feb 14, 2023
EU task force cracks down on cookie bannersThe European Data Protection Board published a report on how to collect consent validly. It's simple: Don't deceive the user. Feb 8, 2023
Privacy Monthly: FebruaryThe privacy monthly is back with juicy news: the European Data Protection Board has been up to some important stuff, Google faces yet another antitrust lawsuit in the US, and more. Oh, and the US no-f... Feb 3, 2023
3 Privacy Tech Predictions for 20232022 was an exciting year for privacy-enthusiasts. Lets look at what ahead in 2023. Jan 18, 2023
Risks of ignoring data privacy in companiesData privacy is widely viewed as a key business principle. Still not in every organisation. Here are the risks of ignoring data privacy. Jan 17, 2023
9 ways to protect user data to be GDPR compliantData breaches are a risk for every company, so processing data in a secure and confidential way is critical for businesses. Jan 13, 2023
Privacy Monthly: JanuaryEvery month Simple Analytics summarizes the most important privacy events. Here is our January recap. Jan 9, 2023
Google changed Google Maps URL: Your location data is no longer safeYour location data is no longer safe as Google Maps URL changed from being a sub-domain to sub-directory. Jan 4, 2023
GDPR 101: When is consent valid?Consent abuse is not hard. So when is consent actually valid? Let's find out. Dec 13, 2022
What do website analytics allow you to doHow website analytics tool can help grow your business and how you can approach it. Dec 13, 2022
Meta's targeted advertising not GDPR compliantThe European Data Protection Board found that Meta has been illegally profiling users for targeted advertising on its platforms. Dec 10, 2022
Privacy Monthly: NovemberEvery month Simple Analytics summarizes the most important privacy events. Here is our November recap. Nov 30, 2022
France directs schools to stop using Microsoft Office & Google WorkspaceThe French Minister of Education clarified that French schools should not use Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Nov 23, 2022
GDPR 101: legal basesTake a closer look at the different legal bases you can use for processing data under the GDPR. Nov 21, 2022
First signs that Biden's EO on Data Transfers will be challengedBaden-Württemberg State Commissioner criticized Biden's Exectuve Order on Data Tranfers. Thereby implicating that a deal between the EU and US is still far away. Nov 14, 2022
Hungarian DPA to rule against Google Analytics, according to GDPRtodayHungarian DPA may join the Austrian, French, and Italian DPAs in ruling against the use of Google Analytics. Nov 10, 2022
How to add Google Analytics to your privacy policy?Adding a privacy policy is not the most exciting part of operating your website. However, its a very essential one. This article outlines what to include to make your life easier. Nov 8, 2022
Italian hacktivists against using Google AnalyticsItalian hacktivist organization MonitoraPA sent thousands of emails requiring administrations to drop both GA and Google Fonts. Oct 27, 2022
Privacy Monthly: OctoberOur monthly newsletter covering the privacy news of the past month. Oct 20, 2022
Is Google Analytics 4 GDPR compliant?Google Analytics is sunsetting universal analytics in favor of Google Analytics 4. But how compliant is GA4 really? Oct 14, 2022
Is Google Analytics illegal in Europe?Google Analytics has been declared in violation with GDPR by multiple EU Member States. Is Google Analytics now illegal in Europe? Oct 14, 2022
How to move forward with data transfers between the EU & USEverything you need to know about the do's and don't regarding data transfers under the GDPR. Oct 7, 2022
What we found on Deceptive DesignThe concept of deceptive design plays an important role in our digital lives, but what is it exactly and how can you spot it. Oct 5, 2022
GDPR Consent 101Consent always comes up in privacy discussions, but what does it really mean and how should you use it. Sep 29, 2022
Less is more. Data minimization can help your businessA data minimization mindset can save you money, compliance headaches and help your company build a reputation for good data governance and privacy-friendliness. How? Let's find out. Sep 26, 2022
Denmark declares Google Analytics unlawfulAfter Austria, France, and Italy, Denmark has become the fourth country to declare the use of Google Analytics unlawful. Sep 21, 2022
Simple Analytics for MarketersMarketers guide for Simple Analytics, the privacy-first Google Analytics alternative. Sep 18, 2022
New ruling: Your cookie data might be sensitive dataCookies have always been treated as personal data under the GDPR, but are now considered sensitive data under the new ruling. Sep 16, 2022
The Complete Overview: From 101 noyb complaints to banning Google AnalyticsA detailed overview of the current privacy issues with regard to data transfer to the U.S. Aug 16, 2022
US data transfer unlawful according to German procurement authorityGerman procurement authority rules US data transfer unlawful. Aug 9, 2022
Data privacy - the past, present, and futureThe past, present and future of data privacy gives an accurate view of where the world is heading. Jul 26, 2022
Vodafone & Deutsche Telekom to introduce persistent user trackingVodafone & Deutsche Telekom are trialing with Trustpid to introduce persistent user tracking. Jul 23, 2022
Danish DPA bans Google Workspace for municipalitiesThe Danish Data Protection Authority is banning the use of Google Workspace, previously G-suite, for municipalities. Jul 14, 2022
EU moving closer to Facebook banThe Irish DPC concluded that it will block Facebook from sending data form the EU to the US. Jul 7, 2022
Why its time to move away from Google AnalyticsGoogle Analytics is banned in some EU member states and more are likely to follow. Here is to why you should remove Google Analytics today. Jul 5, 2022
Italy declares Google Analytics illegalThe Italian data protection authority declared the use of Google Analytics in violation with GDPR law. Jun 24, 2022
Google Analytics performance impact using Google LighthouseGoogle Analytics performance impact on your website tested using Lighthouse. Jun 19, 2022
How to delete your Google Analytics accountDelete your Google Analytics account from your website following the steps in this blog. Jun 17, 2022
CNIL Update: Google Analytics is (still) illegalCNIL provided a Q&A on the statement made that Google Analytics violates GDPR. Jun 16, 2022
Does Safari block Google Analytics? And Apple's privacy updatesDoes Safari still work with Google Analytics after Apple's privacy updates? And will Safari ever block Google Analytics? Jun 4, 2022
Simple Analytics as an alternative to PlausibleComparison blog between Simple Analytics and Plausible and why Simple Analytics is a great alternative to Plausible. May 27, 2022
Simple Analytics as an alternative to Cloudflare AnalyticsWhat are the differences between Simple Analytics and Cloudflare Web Analytics, and why Simple Analytics is a great alternative. May 17, 2022
4 Best Google Analytics AlternativesThere are more and more privacy-friendly Google Analtyics alternatives, but which one is the best? Apr 26, 2022
EU-US privacy shield 2.0 is again a political showThe transatlantic data flow agreement has no legal basis (again). The privacy Shield 2.0 is just political nonsense. Apr 19, 2022
Simple Analytics: Easy analytics for business owners, creators & bloggersSimple Ansimple is an easy web analytics tool that gives you the insights you need, while taking take of the privacy of your website visitors. Apr 11, 2022
4 privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternativesHow privacy-friendly are all the different Google Analytics alternatives really? Let's find out. Apr 5, 2022
Use Google Analytics without cookies? And cookieless web analyticsThe future of web analytics is cookieless, but how does analytics work without cookies? Let's find out. Mar 22, 2022
Google to sunset Universal Analytics in 2023Google Analytics to sunset Universal Analytics in favor of GA4, but how privacy-friendly is GA4? Mar 17, 2022
What are internet cookies?Your internet behavior is tracked by cookies. What are they? And what type of cookies are there? Mar 16, 2022
Why Simple Analytics is a great alternative to MatomoWhat are the differences between Simple Analytics and Matomo, and why is Simple Analytics a great alternative. Feb 23, 2022
Google Analytics violates GDPR law in FranceCNIL rules the use of Google Analytics to be in conflict with GDPR. What does this mean for the future of web analytics? Feb 17, 2022
Google Analytics' time on page metric is flawedTime on page is an important metric to track. But have you ever wondered how google comes up with the data in your dashboard? Feb 15, 2022
Will Google Analytics be banned in the EU?The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) questioned the legal use of Google Analytics in The Netherlands. Will it be banned? Jan 16, 2022
Simple Analytics as an alternative to Google AnalyticsWhat are the differences between Simple Analytics and Google Analytics, and why is Simple Analytics a great alternative. Jan 7, 2022
Consent Jujutsu & Data Hunger. Is Your Website Guilty?In this series on privacy, you and I are discovering how the internet ended up in this privacy mess. This article explains the why and the how about the way organizations watch you. Oct 21, 2021
How the internet ended up in a privacy messYour behavior is being tracked around the internet. Why do we let this happen? And what can we do about it? Sep 9, 2021
Why FLoC is a FLoP?According to Google, FLoC is a privacy-preserving mechanism for ad selection. But how privacy-preserving is it really? May 19, 2021
Behind the scenes of building the iOS appWe asked Onur Genes, who developed our iOS app, to write down the process. He is an experienced iOS developer who knows very well what is doable and what is not. We highly recommend him. Apr 6, 2021
Ready for the future and hit $100k ARRIn the last months, we have been working hard to get ready for the future. At the same time, we hit our $100k ARR milestone! Mar 8, 2021
Does Google Analytics still work with Apple’s iOS14 & Big Sur?Apple announcement a privacy report that will block Google Analytics. How will that work? Jan 19, 2021
Stripe data explained and hit $6000 MRRThe monthly update of Simple Analytics will look a bit different from normal. This time I took screenshots of all data within the dashboard of Stripe and will comment on every single aspect of it. If ... Jun 4, 2020
Practical privacy tips for your businessAs the founder of a privacy-first analytics tool, I'm sharing my practical privacy tips for your business. May 28, 2020
We hit 400 paying customersWe started doing monthly updates on Twitter with our learnings, revenue, new expenses, new features, and more. From this month on we will also share it on this blog. In this post we talk about referre... May 4, 2020
How we hit our $30k ARR milestoneSimple Analytics recently passed the $30k in ARR (annual recurring revenue). It has been only a little over a year and I would like to walk you through the important points of our journey together, an... Oct 15, 2019
Why we moved our servers to IcelandThis blog post is outdated. Meanwhile we moved our servers from Iceland to The Netherlands. Here is why. Mar 30, 2019
Why I share my failure at the risk of losing customersAs the owner of Simple Analytics, I think it’s super important to build user trust. It’s nearly impossible not to make any mistakes, so if a company never shares their mistakes, they are probably not ... Jan 15, 2019
Why Privacy First Products will make business sensePrivacy-preserving is not only right; it also makes business sense. Here is how. Nov 9, 2018
Why Simple Analytics is my first successful projectUsually, I build the website, show my friends and try to get some organic growth through search engines. This kind of works, but does not give a great start. So, this time I did things differently. Oct 11, 2018
How Google managed to destroy users' trust in one weekThere's no question it's a fantastic product. However lately, Google has seemingly broken the fourth wall in the illusion of Chrome as a benign entity. Oct 2, 2018
