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CountAPI
Free, key-based hit counter and view tracking API with zero signup or keys required.
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Umami
Simple, privacy-focused open-source alternative to Google Analytics.
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GoatCounter
Lightweight, privacy-friendly web analytics without cookie banners.
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Analytics & Privacy Developer FAQ
Common architecture questions, security guidelines, and implementation tips for static websites.
How do privacy-focused analytics work without cookies or GDPR consent banners?
Privacy-first analytics tools (like Umami, Plausible, or CountAPI) generate one-way cryptographic hashes from IP addresses and user agents that reset daily. They measure page views, referrers, and device types without storing persistent cookies or collecting personally identifiable information (PII), exempting them from intrusive GDPR/CCPA cookie banners.
Do privacy analytics scripts slow down static web page loading speeds?
No. Traditional analytics like Google Analytics can weigh over 50 KB, whereas privacy alternatives like Umami or Plausible weigh under 2 KB, load asynchronously, and do not delay page rendering.
Can I self-host privacy analytics for my static sites?
Yes, tools like Umami are 100% open source and can be self-hosted for free on platforms like Railway, Supabase, or Wasmer Edge, giving you full data sovereignty.
Can I track custom events and button clicks on a static website?
Yes, simple HTML data attributes (e.g. data-umami-event="Signup Button Click") or one-line JavaScript calls allow you to track button clicks, downloads, and form submissions with zero backend overhead.
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