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WP Statistics: GDPR, CCPA and cookie law compliant site analytics

Analytics for your WordPress site that meets GDPR, CCPA, PECR, and cookie laws. Last Update: Feb 24, 2024Based on version 14.5 and above. WP Statistics tracks the usage of a website, it does not collect any personal data or personally identifiable information (PII), does not use cookies, and respects website visitors’ privacy. Listed below is […]

WP Statistics and GDPR

Many users asked about WP Statistics compliance with GDPR. We have good news! In V12.4.0, the WP Statistics plugin has complied with GDPR. A (Brief) Introduction to GDPR GDPR is a regulation that aims to protect the privacy of EU (European Union) citizens. Among other things, it provides users with more control over the personal […]

GDPR Compliance

The greatest advantage of WP Statistics is, that all the data is saved locally in WordPress. This helps a lot while implementing the new GDPR restrictions because it’s not necessary to create a data processing contract with an external company! Introduction of a popup with “Accept” and “Deny” before collection data and Hash IP addresses […]

Compliant with WordPress Data Export and Erasure

WordPress Data Management Features WordPress includes features that allow site owners to export or erase user data, helping them comply with privacy laws like GDPR. These tools are vital for users’ data rights, including access to their data and the right to be forgotten. WP Statistics Integration WP Statistics is fully compatible with WordPress’s data […]

Handling of Personal Data During Export Procedures

The WP Statistics plugin enables you to export data, which may include Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This document outlines the best practices and legal obligations to consider when exporting data from our plugin. Legal Framework and ComplianceThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets the standard for data protection and privacy for individuals within the European […]

Removing User IDs from Your Database

The “Remove User IDs” feature within WP Statistics is a critical function for website administrators who are looking to enhance user privacy and comply with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This document provides a comprehensive guide on how to use this feature to remove user IDs from your WordPress database, ensuring […]

Do Not Track

Understanding Do Not Track Do Not Track (DNT) is a privacy preference that users can set in their web browsers to signal to websites they visit that they prefer not to be tracked. This preference is communicated through a DNT HTTP header sent with each request. The concept of DNT arose from a growing concern […]

Counting Unique Visitors Without Cookies

Notice: The enhanced privacy and hashing mechanism described herein has been introduced in WP Statistics version 14.4. Our methodology strikes a fine balance between ensuring user privacy and providing accurate analytics without using cookies, browser cache, or local storage. This approach aligns with strict privacy regulations like GDPR, which consider device-persistent identifiers as personal data. […]

Optimization: Plugin Maintenance

This document details each setting on the “Plugin Maintenance” Settings page, explaining their functions and potential use cases. GeoLocation Settings Update Country Data This function is crucial for websites that rely on geographical data to provide relevant content or services to their visitors. By refreshing country data, the plugin updates and corrects any unidentified or […]

Optimization: Data Cleanup

Data cleanup is a crucial aspect of maintaining the performance and efficiency of your WordPress website. The WP Statistics plugin offers a comprehensive set of tools designed to help you manage and optimize your database by cleaning up unnecessary data. Below, we describe each option available on the Data Cleanup settings page, along with use […]