I Collect Blog Statistics, Respectfully
8 hours ago
- #privacy-first analytics
- #blog statistics
- #ethical data collection
- The author values collecting blog statistics that respect reader privacy, focusing on useful data like page hits, referrers, and device info without tracking personal details.
- Ethical data collection should enhance user experience and understand website traffic patterns, avoiding unnecessary info such as location or personally identifiable information (PII).
- The author uses Pirsch, a German-based analytics service compliant with strict privacy laws like GDPR, which provides insights without cookies or consent banners, and publicly shares their dashboard for transparency.