Data Collection

A detailed breakdown of exactly what data Pipetrace collects and how it's used.

Collected Data Points

Page Information

FieldExamplePurpose
URL/blog/my-postIdentify which pages are visited
TitleMy Blog PostDisplay readable page names
Referrergoogle.comUnderstand traffic sources

Device Information

FieldExamplePurpose
Device TypemobileOptimize for device types
BrowserChrome 120Browser compatibility insights
OSmacOS 14OS usage statistics
Screen Size1920x1080Design optimization

Engagement Metrics

FieldExamplePurpose
Time on Page45 secondsMeasure content engagement
Scroll Depth75%Understand reading behavior
Bouncetrue/falseSingle-page visit indicator

Performance Metrics (Web Vitals)

FieldExamplePurpose
LCP2.5sLargest Contentful Paint
FID100msFirst Input Delay
CLS0.1Cumulative Layout Shift
INP200msInteraction to Next Paint

What We Don't Collect

Data TypeStatusReason
IP Address❌ Not storedUsed for geolocation, then discarded
Cookies❌ Not usedPrivacy-first design
Local Storage❌ Not usedPrivacy-first design
User IDs❌ Not storedAnonymous tracking only
Fingerprinting❌ Not usedToo invasive

Session & Visitor Counting

We use a privacy-friendly method to count unique visitors and sessions:

  1. A hash is generated from: date + site ID + user agent
  2. This hash identifies a "visitor" for that day only
  3. The hash cannot be reversed to identify anyone
  4. The hash changes daily, preventing long-term tracking

Data Security

  • All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
  • Data at rest is encrypted (AES-256)
  • Access is restricted and logged
  • Regular security audits

Data Export

You can export all your data at any time from Dashboard → Settings → Export Data. Exports include:

  • All events (CSV or JSON)
  • Aggregated statistics
  • Site configurations