GDPR Compliance

Pipetrace is designed to be GDPR-compliant by default. In most cases, you can use Pipetrace without displaying a cookie banner.

Why No Cookie Banner?

The GDPR requires consent for cookies that track personal data. Pipetrace doesn't use cookies or collect personal data, which means:

  • No cookie banner required for Pipetrace tracking
  • No user consent needed before tracking
  • No impact on user experience

Legal Basis

When using Pipetrace, you can rely on legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) as your legal basis because:

  • The data collected is not personal data
  • Visitors cannot be identified
  • The intrusion on privacy is minimal
  • Website owners have a legitimate interest in understanding traffic

Data Processing

Data Controller

You (the website owner) are the data controller. Pipetrace acts as a data processor on your behalf.

Data Processing Agreement

Our Terms of Service include a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that governs how we process data on your behalf. Key points:

  • We only process data as instructed by you
  • We implement appropriate security measures
  • We don't transfer data outside the EU without safeguards
  • We delete data upon termination

Data Subject Rights

Since Pipetrace doesn't collect personal data:

  • Right to Access - N/A (no personal data stored)
  • Right to Rectification - N/A (no personal data stored)
  • Right to Erasure - N/A (no personal data stored)
  • Right to Portability - N/A (no personal data stored)

Privacy Policy Requirements

While you don't need a cookie banner, you should mention Pipetrace in your privacy policy. Sample text:

We use Pipetrace for website analytics. Pipetrace is a privacy-friendly analytics tool that doesn't use cookies and doesn't collect personal data. We collect anonymous usage statistics to understand how visitors use our website. For more information, see Pipetrace's Privacy Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to update my privacy policy?

Yes, you should mention that you use analytics. But you don't need to add cookie consent.

Can EU visitors opt out?

Visitors don't need to opt out since no personal data is collected. However, you can implement an opt-out if you prefer.

Where is data stored?

Data is processed on servers within the EU/EEA.