WP Statistics Data & Privacy
Purpose of This Page
This page explains, in simple terms, how the WP Statistics plugin handles data within WordPress …
Sharing Your Data with Us
Starting from version 14.13 of WP Statistics, we introduced a new feature that allows you to voluntarily share anonymous data with us. This feature helps us understand how site owners…
Database Migration Process Guide
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing performance and adding new features, the WP Statistics plugin periodically introduces updates that require changes to the underlying database structure. This guide…
Integrating WP Statistics with Consent Management Plugins
WP Statistics is designed to respect user privacy. By default, it does not record any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and does not use cookies. Therefore, in most cases, WP Statistics…
Location Detection Methods in WP Statistics
WP Statistics provides three methods for detecting visitor location data: MaxMind, DB-IP, and Cloudflare Geolocation. Each method has its own advantages, and choosing the right one depends on your needs….
What are “salts” and “hashes”
If you’re not a programmer, these terms might sound confusing (or like breakfast foods). In data security, salts and hashes describe how we transform personal data (like IP addresses) so…
Compatible Consent Plugins with WP Statistics
WP Statistics integrates with several consent management plugins through the WP Consent API to comply with data protection regulations and respect user privacy. By default, WP Statistics does not require…
How to Enable Cloudflare IP Geolocation
Using Cloudflare for geolocation detection can reduce server load, especially for websites with high traffic. We recommend enabling this feature for better performance. Follow the steps below to configure Cloudflare…
Referral Tracking and Source Categories
The Referral Tracking and Source Categories system in WP Statistics helps categorize and track referral traffic to your website based on a set of predefined rules and configurations. This document…
Referrals Reports
The Referrals Reports in WP Statistics provide insights into how visitors are referred to your website. It includes three detailed reports that help you analyze referral traffic from various sources….