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If passed, websites will have to respect those choices.","en","the-eu-wants-to-kill-cookie-banners-by-moving-consent-to-your-browser","iron-brands",false,"2025-11-20T05:40:14.356Z","2025-11-20T06:13:15.812Z","blog",[4,16,26],{"id":17,"title":18,"excerpt":19,"locale":8,"slug":20,"authorSlug":10,"automaticTranslated":11,"publishedAt":21,"updatedAt":22,"ctaTitle":23,"ctaDescription":24,"doFollowLinks":11,"showIndex":25,"showCallToActions":11,"articleType":14},3019,"Google is tracking you (even when you use DuckDuckGo)","Google tracks users even on DuckDuckGo via Analytics and embeds. A new study shows how deep Google’s web tracking really goes.","google-is-tracking-you-even-when-you-use-duck-duck-go","2025-07-14T08:56:41.709Z","2025-07-14T11:26:01.386Z","If you care about privacy, you don't use Google Analytics","Ditch the tracking, keep the insights. Try Simple Analytics.",true,{"id":27,"title":28,"excerpt":29,"locale":8,"slug":30,"authorSlug":10,"automaticTranslated":11,"publishedAt":31,"updatedAt":32,"doFollowLinks":11,"showIndex":11,"showCallToActions":11,"articleType":14},3018," German court rules Meta’s tracking tech violates GDPR","German court rules Meta’s tracking tech violates GDPR, allowing lawsuits without proof of harm. Big risks ahead for sites using Meta pixels.","german-court-rules-meta-s-tracking-tech-violates-gdpr","2025-07-10T08:20:51.111Z","2025-07-10T12:16:26.327Z",{"pagination":34},{"page":35,"pageSize":36,"pageCount":37,"total":38},1,3,362,1084,{},{"article":41},{"contentHtml":42,"content":43,"coverImageWithoutText":44,"inlineMedia":52,"id":53,"title":54,"excerpt":55,"locale":8,"slug":56,"authorSlug":10,"automaticTranslated":11,"publishedAt":57,"updatedAt":58,"doFollowLinks":11,"showIndex":25,"showCallToActions":25,"articleType":14,"cover":44,"languages":59},"\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">Most web analytics services treat compliance as an afterthought. We thought about privacy from the ground up and built our analytics model around it. \u003Cstrong>Privacy is the cornerstone of Simple Analytics\u003C/strong>.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">All our analytics are based on events and referrals. We don’t use cookies, we don’t collect IP addresses, we don’t fingerprint visitors, and we only provide our customers with aggregate data. In a nutshell, \u003Cstrong>we do not track your visitors in any way\u003C/strong>.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">All the data in your dashboard is based on aggregate data and metrics that do not leave traces to individual users. We only collect what is really needed.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003Col class=\"counters\">\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#all-the-insights-you-need\">All the insights you need\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#data-minimization-taken-seriously\">Data minimization taken seriously\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#no-cookies\">No cookies\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#entirely-eu-hosted\">Entirely EU-hosted\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#we-care-about-our-customers\">We care about our customers\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#you-control-your-data\">You control your data\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#no-data-breaches\">No data breaches\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#data-retention\">Data Retention\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#compliance-made-easy\">Compliance made easy\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#transparency-is-key\">Transparency is key\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003CNuxtLink to=\"#we-are-always-improving\">We are always improving\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003CCtaOne />\u003CContentEditable  id=\"all-the-insights-you-need\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">All the insights you need\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">While we don’t collect personal data, we also provide you with all the insight you need to make your organization thrive.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">You can track conversions, user engagement, marketing campaign performance, and more important metrics in real-time. Our intuitive UI makes it easy to analyze the data and spot long-term trends. \u003Cstrong>Simple Analytics is all about doing more with less\u003C/strong>.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">\u003CNuxtLink to=\"https://cms-assets.simpleanalytics.com/Area_2023_06_07_14_04_20_Jun_07_2023_0310_PM_e746f3d94a.mp4\"  referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"\">SA-prod\u003C/NuxtLink>\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"data-minimization-taken-seriously\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">Data minimization taken seriously\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">Data minimization is not just a legal requirement- it’s a philosophy for working with data. We take it seriously by not collecting a single bit of personal data from your visitors.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">The metrics we provide are based on events and referrers. Minimal device and language data are collected to allow customers to optimize your site toward your audience, but we are careful not to collect too much. We dislike fingerprinting and do not intend to fingerprint visitors or enable our customers to do so based on the data we provide.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">Bottom line, \u003Cstrong>web analytics doesn’t get any more privacy-friendly than Simple Analytics\u003C/strong>.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://cms-assets.simpleanalytics.com/grandma_cookies_3ba75f9772.png\" alt=\"grandma-cookies.png\">\u003C/p>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"no-cookies\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">No cookies\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">\u003Cstrong>Cookies are invasive\u003C/strong>. We do not use any for our analytics. No need to bother your visitors with those annoying cookie banners! This also means that your pageviews are more accurate. You don’t need consent from your visitors when you use Simple Analytics.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"entirely-eu-hosted\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">Entirely EU-hosted\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">Our service is hosted in the Netherlands, and our CDN providers are all trusted European companies. You won’t need to worry about data transfers, ever.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"we-care-about-our-customers\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">We care about our customers\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">We are a small, self-funded, and independent company. We are not part of any larger organization that may have its own motives. Our primary focus is to deliver exceptional service to our customers. The support from our customers drives Simple Analytics. Prioritizing their needs enables us to nurture beneficial and enduring relationships with them.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"you-control-your-data\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">You control your data\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">Unlike other web analytics tools, we do not exploit customer data to generate revenue. We believe offering a “free” service in exchange for personal data is an irresponsible, privacy-invasive business model and want nothing to do with it.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">Our business model is crystal clear: our customers pay us with their subscriptions, not their data. With Simple Analytics, \u003Cstrong>your data are yours and yours alone.\u003C/strong> You can export or delete them at any time**.** We will never, ever, sell your data, or monetize it in any way, or share it with anyone other than our trusted processors.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"no-data-breaches\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">No data breaches\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">You will never risk a data breach with Simple Analytics because we do not collect any personal data from your visitors. But we still choose to encrypt all the data and rely on trusted, EU-based processors- just to be safe.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"data-retention\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">Data Retention\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">Simple Analytics will retain your data for as long as your account is active. We won’t store your data longer than necessary. Once you delete your account, you can export your data and \u003CNuxtLink to=\"https://docs.simpleanalytics.com/delete-account\"  referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"\">delete the data from our servers\u003C/NuxtLink>.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"compliance-made-easy\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">Compliance made easy\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">By not collecting personal information, we go above and beyond legal requirements under privacy laws. Our customers can easily \u003CNuxtLink to=\"https://docs.simpleanalytics.com/compliance-faq\"  referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"\">comply with even the strictest data protection regulations\u003C/NuxtLink>, including the GDPR, PECR & CCPA.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"transparency-is-key\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">Transparency is key\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">We believe in an independent internet that is friendly toward website visitors. Unfortunately, surveillance capitalism has transformed the internet in a place that disregards this. We are trying to make a stand and show that there is a different way of doing business. We believe transparency is key. You can check \u003Ca referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" href=\"https://github.com/simpleanalytics?utm_source=simpleanalytics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">our code\u003C/a>, see \u003CNuxtLink to=\"https://docs.simpleanalytics.com/what-we-do-and-dont-collect\"  referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" rel=\"\">what we collect\u003C/NuxtLink>, and decide on \u003Ca referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" href=\"https://github.com/simpleanalytics/roadmap?utm_source=simpleanalytics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">our roadmap\u003C/a>.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"we-are-always-improving\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"465\">We are always improving\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">Through our changelog, we regularly update our customers on what is coming next. We listen to feedback carefully and work hard to implement the features customers need the most. We have an open telegram group you can join too.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"465\">If this resonates with you, feel free to \u003CNuxtLink to=\"/signup\"  >give us a spin\u003C/NuxtLink>. Let's build a better internet together!\u003C/ContentEditable>\n","Most web analytics services treat compliance as an afterthought. We thought about privacy from the ground up and built our analytics model around it. **Privacy is the cornerstone of Simple Analytics**.\n\nAll our analytics are based on events and referrals. We don’t use cookies, we don’t collect IP addresses, we don’t fingerprint visitors, and we only provide our customers with aggregate data. In a nutshell, **we do not track your visitors in any way**.\n\nAll the data in your dashboard is based on aggregate data and metrics that do not leave traces to individual users. We only collect what is really needed.\n\n## All the insights you need\n\nWhile we don’t collect personal data, we also provide you with all the insight you need to make your organization thrive.\n\nYou can track conversions, user engagement, marketing campaign performance, and more important metrics in real-time. Our intuitive UI makes it easy to analyze the data and spot long-term trends. **Simple Analytics is all about doing more with less**.\n\n[SA-prod](https://cms-assets.simpleanalytics.com/Area_2023_06_07_14_04_20_Jun_07_2023_0310_PM_e746f3d94a.mp4)\n\n## Data minimization taken seriously\n\nData minimization is not just a legal requirement- it’s a philosophy for working with data. We take it seriously by not collecting a single bit of personal data from your visitors.\n\nThe metrics we provide are based on events and referrers. Minimal device and language data are collected to allow customers to optimize your site toward your audience, but we are careful not to collect too much. We dislike fingerprinting and do not intend to fingerprint visitors or enable our customers to do so based on the data we provide.\n\nBottom line, **web analytics doesn’t get any more privacy-friendly than Simple Analytics**.\n\n![grandma-cookies.png](https://cms-assets.simpleanalytics.com/grandma_cookies_3ba75f9772.png)\n\n## No cookies\n\n**Cookies are invasive**. We do not use any for our analytics. No need to bother your visitors with those annoying cookie banners! This also means that your pageviews are more accurate. You don’t need consent from your visitors when you use Simple Analytics.\n\n## Entirely EU-hosted\n\nOur service is hosted in the Netherlands, and our CDN providers are all trusted European companies. You won’t need to worry about data transfers, ever.\n\n## We care about our customers\n\nWe are a small, self-funded, and independent company. We are not part of any larger organization that may have its own motives. Our primary focus is to deliver exceptional service to our customers. The support from our customers drives Simple Analytics. Prioritizing their needs enables us to nurture beneficial and enduring relationships with them.\n\n## You control your data\n\nUnlike other web analytics tools, we do not exploit customer data to generate revenue. We believe offering a “free” service in exchange for personal data is an irresponsible, privacy-invasive business model and want nothing to do with it.\n\nOur business model is crystal clear: our customers pay us with their subscriptions, not their data. With Simple Analytics, **your data are yours and yours alone.** You can export or delete them at any time**.** We will never, ever, sell your data, or monetize it in any way, or share it with anyone other than our trusted processors.\n\n## No data breaches\n\nYou will never risk a data breach with Simple Analytics because we do not collect any personal data from your visitors. But we still choose to encrypt all the data and rely on trusted, EU-based processors- just to be safe.\n\n## Data Retention\n\nSimple Analytics will retain your data for as long as your account is active. We won’t store your data longer than necessary. Once you delete your account, you can export your data and [delete the data from our servers](https://docs.simpleanalytics.com/delete-account).\n\n## Compliance made easy\n\nBy not collecting personal information, we go above and beyond legal requirements under privacy laws. Our customers can easily [comply with even the strictest data protection regulations](https://docs.simpleanalytics.com/compliance-faq), including the GDPR, PECR & CCPA.\n\n## Transparency is key\n\nWe believe in an independent internet that is friendly toward website visitors. Unfortunately, surveillance capitalism has transformed the internet in a place that disregards this. We are trying to make a stand and show that there is a different way of doing business. We believe transparency is key. You can check [our code](https://github.com/simpleanalytics), see [what we collect](https://docs.simpleanalytics.com/what-we-do-and-dont-collect), and decide on [our roadmap](https://github.com/simpleanalytics/roadmap).\n\n## We are always improving\n\nThrough our changelog, we regularly update our customers on what is coming next. We listen to feedback carefully and work hard to implement the features customers need the most. We have an open telegram group you can join too.\n\nIf this resonates with you, feel free to [give us a spin](https://www.simpleanalytics.com/signup). 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