What Designers Need to Know About Squarespace & Google Website Analytics in 2025
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💁🏻♀️ Quick Legal Disclaimer (because I have to)
Before we dive into all this analytics talk—I need to throw in the standard "I'm not a lawyer" disclaimer because, well, I'm definitely not a lawyer! 😅 Everything I'm sharing here is based on my research and experience as a web designer, but it's not legal advice.
Privacy laws, international regulations, and compliance requirements are complex, constantly changing, and honestly pretty confusing even for the experts. Your situation is unique—your business, your audience, your platform setup, and where you're located all matter. What works for me might not be the right fit for you. So please, do your own research, consult with an actual attorney if you're unsure about compliance stuff, and make decisions that feel right for your specific circumstances. I'm just here sharing what I've learned along the way, not telling you what you legally must or must not do. Cool? Cool.
This post combines my hands-on experience using Squarespace, Google, Fathom, and Termageddon for myself or with clients, and includes some AI research (using both Perplexity and Claude) to make sure I wasn't missing any recent (published) legal developments. However, it was edited by me prior to posting. All sources are cited at the end of this post.
Now, let's talk analytics! 🎯
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Squarespace Analytics vs Google Analytics vs privacy laws + GDPR might be boring, but this is something I've been paying attention to here & there for a while now because this whole analytics situation is way more complicated than it ought to be.
Or… maybe it just feels that way to me (but I doubt it).
When you're making a new website, for years & years, everyone said to install Google Analytics to “really understand” how visitors use it, even if your website platform includes their own built-in analytics, like Squarespace does.
But recently, you might’ve been hearing whispers about privacy laws and cookie banners and suddenly you're spiraling down a rabbit hole at 2 AM wondering if you're accidentally breaking international privacy laws?
Yeah. That's where we're going today. It’s not a fun or sexy topic, and I’ll happily also admit up front that I’m NOT an expert here, but I will share what I’ve learned so far & feel fairly confident about.
After diving deep into this mess (because apparently I enjoy deep dives & research), I've got the full breakdown on Squarespace Analytics vs. Google Analytics vs. those privacy-first tools you might’ve seen/heard someone else talking about.
Plus, we're gonna talk about what happens when you throw legal compliance into the mix—because surprise! That shit actually matters, and now even Google is paying attention.
Why Analytics Compliance Matters on Squarespace & GA4
Nobody tells you this when you making a website in 2024 & beyond… but your analytics choice isn't just about seeing how many people visited your site. Now it’s also about legal compliance, data ownership, user experience, and whether you'll be able to take your data with you if you ever leave your current platform.
And if you're thinking "but I'm just a small business owner with like 50 visitors a month"—stop right there.
The law doesn't care about your traffic volume. If you have EU visitors (and you probably do, but if you don’t now you likely will soon), you're playing by GDPR rules whether you know it or not.
Comparing Squarespace vs GA4 vs Fathom vs Plausible
First, let’s look at the details of 4 popular website analytics options.
Squarespace Analytics:
An Easy Option
Squarespace Analytics comes built into your dashboard—no setup, no fuss, no additional code to install. It tracks your basic traffic, where people come from, what pages they're looking at, and if you're running an online store, it'll show you sales data too.
The interface is clean, visual, and designed for people who just want to see "am I getting visitors?" without needing a PhD in data analysis.
✅ Pros
Zero setup required — it's already there, tracking from the start
Super beginner-friendly — if you can read a graph, you can understand these reports
Integrated with everything else — your analytics match up perfectly with your Squarespace commerce data
No additional monthly fees — it's included in whatever you're already paying Squarespace
❌ Cons
But here's where things get interesting (and by interesting, I mean potentially problematic):
Limited depth. Squarespace Analytics shows you the basics, but if you want to dig deeper—like understanding user behavior patterns, setting up conversion funnels, or tracking custom events—you're out of luck because it can’t do that.
Data export limitations. If you ever decide to leave Squarespace, you lose your entire analytics history because it’s not exportable. All those months or years of data? Gone. It stays in Squarespace, just like your Netflix watch history stays in Netflix if you cancel.
Accuracy issues. The numbers can be inflated or inconsistent compared to other tools. I've seen sites where Squarespace Analytics showed dramatically different visitor counts than Google Analytics running on the same site.
Legal compliance concerns. By default, Squarespace Analytics uses cookies and collects visitor data (IP addresses, device info, location) that could be considered personal data under GDPR and other privacy laws.
⚠️ The Legal Reality Check
Even if you're just starting out with minimal traffic, if you have website visitors from anyone in the EU, you're technically required to comply with GDPR. That means getting explicit consent to collect their data before any data is collected.
The good news? You can adjust Squarespace's settings to be more privacy-friendly:
Disable analytics cookies until someone consents via your cookie banner
Turn off the activity log to stop collecting IP addresses and location data
Restrict non-essential cookies in your advanced privacy settings
The bad news? Making these changes will make your analytics data less accurate and reliable. The other bad news? This helps, but still does not currently comply with foreign privacy laws. (More on that in a minute!)
⭐️ Best For
Total beginners who want simple stats and aren't planning to leave Squarespace anytime soon. If you're just starting out and want to see basic traffic patterns without any technical setup, this works, but be warned that it’s not completely legally compliant.
Google Analytics (GA4):
A Powerhouse
Google Analytics is the industry standard for a reason—it's incredibly powerful, free for most use cases, and integrates with basically every marketing tool you've ever heard of.
GA4 (the current version) tracks detailed user behavior, supports custom events, offers advanced segmentation, and can handle multiple websites and apps from one dashboard. It's kinda like having a data analyst living in your browser, if you know how to use it.
✅ Pros
Incredibly powerful — you can track almost anything and create custom reports for any scenario
Free for most features — unless you're processing massive amounts of data, you won't have to pay Google a dime
Integrates with everything — Google Ads, Search Console, YouTube, email marketing tools, you name it
Data export options — you can export raw data via CSV files & import wherever you want/need to (taking your data with you)
Future-proof — Google probably isn't going anywhere & they keep adding features
❌ Cons
The learning curve is brutal. GA4's interface is confusing as hell, and the terminology feels like it was designed by robots for robots. I've been using Google Analytics for years, and in GA4 I stare at the dashboard like "what am I even looking at?" 😂
Privacy concerns are real. Google Analytics collects a lot of user data, and there are ongoing legal challenges in the EU about whether it's fully compliant with GDPR.
It can be overkill. If you just want to see basic traffic stats, GA4 is like driving a Ferrari to check your mailbox. I mean… it'll get you there, but do you really need to drive a car a few feet/meters, or could you just… I dunno… walk? 🤭
⚠️ The EU Legal Situation (Important)
Here's the complication: several EU countries (Austria, France, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden) have ruled that Google Analytics violates GDPR because it transfers EU user data to US servers (where it’s stored), where it could potentially be accessed by US government surveillance.
Google Analytics doesn't appear to be technically "illegal" EU-wide, but the legal risk is real. If you're using GA4 and get hit with a compliance issue, you're liable, not Google. 🤦🏼♀️
The core problem isn't really about GA4's privacy controls (though they've improved). It's about the fundamental issue of transferring EU data to the US, and that's not something you can fix with settings, because it’s not up to us –that’s up to Google.
⭐️ Best For
Advanced users who need deep analytics, custom reporting, and don't mind investing time to learn the platform. If you're running multiple sites, need detailed conversion tracking, or want to integrate with advertising platforms, GA4 is probably worth the complexity. BUT use it at your own (potential legal) risk!
Fathom* Analytics:
A Privacy-First Favorite
Fathom* is built specifically for people who want useful analytics without the privacy nightmare. It tracks the essential metrics (visits, referrers, pages, conversions) without using cookies or collecting personal data.
The dashboard is clean, fast-loading, and designed to give you actionable insights without overwhelming you with options.
✅ Pros
Privacy-first by design — no cookies, no personal data collection, GDPR-compliant out of the box
Actually easy to use — the interface makes sense to humans, not just data scientists
Fast and lightweight — doesn't slow down your site like other third-party analytics scripts
Data export supported — you can take your data with you if you switch platforms
Transparent pricing — no hidden fees or confusing tiers
❌ Cons
It costs money. Plans start at $14/month for up to 100,000 monthly pageviews, which isn't huge but it's not free.
Less granular than GA4. You won't get advanced segmentation, custom events, or the deep behavioral tracking that power users want.
May not integrate with every marketing or business tool you're using (though they're adding integrations regularly).
⚠️ Legal & Privacy Benefits
Fathom* offers EU data residency, meaning data from EU visitors stays stored on servers in the EU. They're designed to avoid triggering GDPR consent requirements for analytics, and they're widely considered one of the most legally compliant options available.
⭐️ Best For
Most designers and small business owners. If you want clear, actionable insights without legal headaches or complex setup, Fathom* hits the sweet spot. It's especially good if you value privacy and don't want to deal with cookie banners just for your analytics.
Plausible Analytics:
An Open-Source Alternative
Plausible is similar to Fathom*—privacy-focused, cookie-free, and GDPR-compliant by design. It tracks basic metrics without personal data collection and offers a clean, simple dashboard.
The big difference is that Plausible is open-source, so you can self-host it if you want complete control over your data.
✅ Pros
Privacy-friendly — no cookies, no personal data collection
Open-source — you can self-host for complete control, or use their hosted service
Simple and clear — easy-to-understand dashboard
Transparent pricing — straightforward monthly fees based on traffic
❌ Cons
Paid for hosted version — starts at $9/month for up to 10,000 monthly pageviews
Similar limitations to Fathom* — less advanced features compared to Google Analytics
Self-hosting requires technical knowledge — if you want the free version, you need to manage your own server & the location of that server will matter if you want to remain compliant
⭐️ Best For
Privacy-conscious users who want simple analytics and either don't mind paying for hosted service or have the technical skills to self-host.
Analytics Options by Experience Level
⭐️ Just Starting Out – (0-6 months, low traffic)
Squarespace Analytics + proper privacy settings for simplicity.
Fathom*/Plausible if privacy is more important to you.
If you're brand new and just want to see if anyone's visiting your site, Squarespace Analytics works fine—just make sure you configure the privacy settings properly and add a cookie consent banner.
If you're privacy-conscious or have EU visitors, Fathom* or Plausible are worth the small monthly fee for peace of mind.
⭐️⭐️ Growing Business – (6+ months, increasing traffic)
Fathom* or Plausible are ideal for actionable insights without the complexity of Google’s.
Google Analytics (GA4) offers more features, if you want to invest time learning how to use its deeper insights and advertising integrations.
At this stage, you’ll want analytics that will grow with your business. Fathom* and Plausible offer great insights without the legal headaches, while GA4 gives you more power if you're willing to climb the possibly-hellacious learning curve & risk noncompliance.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Established Business – (2-5+ years, higher traffic, complex needs)
Google Analytics is still king for depth of data collected, which is why its compliance is called into question, because that data is potentially surveilled in a country that isn’t the user’s.
To my knowledge, neither Fathom* or Plausible can compete with Google Analytics feature-for-feature. That said, if privacy is important to you, reach out to Fathom*/Plausible to find out what’s possible with their platform (ie: event tracking, etc) on higher level use-cases before deciding to use Google instead.
Termageddon* + GA4: GDPR/CCPA Compliance for Squarespace
If you decide to stick with Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics, you absolutely need proper privacy policies and cookie consent management. This is where Termageddon* comes in, because –in my humble opinion– Squarespace’s built-in tools aren’t enough yet because technically their analytics data is stored on US servers, just like Google’s.
What is Termageddon*?
Termageddon* is a SAAS company (software as a service) which generates & updates a Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy (among other policies) tailored to your specific site and what you’ve put on it. They also offer an included Cookie Consent Tool (powered by Usercentrics) that lets visitors accept or decline cookies before they use the website (ie: before data is collected).
What makes services like Termageddon* special, is that they have an active legal team looking for privacy law updates & pushing updated policies to your website (once the policies are installed successfully) wherever possible. If they can’t auto-update the policy for you, they’ll notify you of changes that require new information (answering a few new questions) so you can make the changes yourself.
Their support team is TRULY INCREDIBLE, and after years of using them myself I still can’t stop talking about them. If you ever need support, get confused, while using their services, –just ask! They’re always happy to help, and tend to go above & beyond wherever possible.
For Squarespace sites, you’ll add Termageddon’s* consent tool installation code (a quick copy/paste) to your site, and it automatically helps your website visitors manage cookie consent for analytics and other tracking tools, which includes third-party embedded items that often have tracking, like:
YouTube videos (Google owns YouTube & each video has analytics)
Other video embeds (Vimeo, Wistia, Loom, etc)
Posts from basically any social media platform (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X/Twitter)
Forms, (email subscribe forms, contact forms, checkout forms, scheduling forms, etc)
Reviews from third-party apps (such as Elfsight’s popular Google Reviews widget, or Yotpo, etc)
But, I’m not “collecting data”
As you can see, it’s much easier than you might think, to be collecting “data” on your website’s visitors without even realizing that’s what you’re doing. That’s because “Data” on the web can mean a LOT of different things, from credit card info, to names & email addresses, to the user’s IP address (their internet address, in non-geek terms), to the user’s activity on the page.
Of course, for most of us, this data is not collected maliciously; it’s literally just part of doing business, to do things like:
Take payments for services or products, because we must collect basic information to process the payment.
Schedule calls, because we must embed a form with a calendar & let visitors use it.
Accept inquiries, because it’s easiest to use a form so we can request specific information before we respond, but often forms have some sort of reporting features.
Understand how well/not well our website is working, because we have to analyze how our visitors use it in order to make sure it keeps working & remains helpful to the public.
Inevitably, that data is collected & stored somewhere. Right now, according to the EU’s new laws, data on non-US citizens (ie: EU residents, for example) can’t be stored in the US.
But if it’s true that Google isn’t technically responsible for managing where it stores this data for its users & their website visitors, and somehow it’s actually considered legally OUR responsibility not to use Google Analytics… then WE are the ones at risk.
My opinion is that Google should be responsible here. As their users, we can’t dictate where Google stores their user’s data, but they are the largest analytics provider in the world, with regard to websites. Google is also the most robust analytics option, which means a huge portion of online business operations are using &/or reliant on Google (GA4) & can’t switch to a less robust platform because their business operations still need those analytics to make decisions & nothing else is quite up to the task in a compliant way.
Google should ultimately be responsible to figure out how to store user data on the correct servers, as that’s literally their business –not ours; we’re just using their tool. They have too many existing users reliant on them to get their shit together, a large portion of which may not even be aware of the legal risks they’re up against.
Termageddon’s* Legal Protection
Informed consent — analytics only run for visitors who've given explicit permission, via the Consent Tool
Transparency — your policies explain exactly what data is collected, how it's used & how it’s shared, for anyone that cares too look/know
User control — visitors can opt out of non-essential cookies anytime (ie: data collected or cookies that aren’t necessary in order for the site to function)
The Squarespace-Specific Tip
Termageddon’s* Co-Founder, Hal, shared a quick tip that could save you a headache later:
Even if your Squarespace site is still in staging [draft; not published yet] and you haven't activated reCaptcha [on any forms] yet, go into your Cookie Policy and Consent Tool in Termageddon*, click 'Add Service' → 'reCaptcha' and change the category from Functional to Essential.
This prevents form issues once you do add reCaptcha to your site. Since reCaptcha is technically third-party, the consent tool turns it off by default—but by marking it as Essential ahead of time, your forms will work properly for all visitors.
The Reality of Compliance
Using Termageddon’s* tools brings you into strong compliance with major privacy laws, but here's the thing: as long as you're using US-based analytics (Squarespace or Google), there's still some unresolved legal risk for EU visitors due to cross-border data transfers.
It's not a failure of your consent process in that case, it's a limitation of using US-based platforms when serving EU visitors.
At this point, you might be wondering if you can just stop showing your website to EU visitors, rather than figure out compliance. Believe me, I get it! This shit is annoying, and confusing as hell, ––and FFS–– we’re just trying to run a damn small business, not become the next Amazon. 😂 I hear you! I have two thoughts on this:
It’s not logistically easy to do. In fact, it’s much more difficult to prevent EU citizens from accessing your site at all, in a failsafe way, than it would be to just become compliant. 🙃
It’s not fair to exclude people from your business just because of where they’re located, especially not when the intention of the law is to PROTECT its citizens from undue surveillance. 🫤 Were I them, I’d want that protection my damn self.
How 2025 Changed Analytics Privacy Laws (GA4 + Squarespace)
Some legal stuff has happened recently that have completely flipped the analytics world upside down. I'm talking about changes that make choosing privacy-first analytics less of a "nice to have" and more of a "holy shit, we actually need this now" situation.
*Source information is linked throughout this section!
The Legal Foundation Just Cracked Wide Open
In January 2025, some major changes happened to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB)—basically the US watchdog that the EU was counting on to keep American companies in check. Three members got removed from the board, leaving it completely non-functional.
Here's why this matters for literally anyone using Google Analytics or Squarespace Analytics: The EU-US Data Privacy Framework is what allows companies like Google to legally move your visitors' data from EU servers to US servers. The European Commission specifically pointed to PCLOB's oversight as a key protection for EU citizens.
With that oversight now gone, European Parliament members are asking hard questions about whether those data transfers are still legal.
Privacy groups are gearing up for challenges that could potentially invalidate parts of the framework, though the timeline and scope are uncertain.
Translation for my designer friends:
That legal foundation your Google Analytics setup relies on for EU compliance? Yeah, it just became significantly less certain.Translation for business owners:
If you have any EU visitors (and you probably do), this adds another layer of legal uncertainty to using US-based analytics tools.
Courts Started Actually Enforcing This Stuff
In May 2025, a Brussels court basically said "nope" to the Transparency & Consent Framework —the system that Google, Microsoft, and Amazon use on what court documents indicate is about 80% of websites to manage user consent.
The court found multiple GDPR violations, including sketchy data security, improper consent requests, and basically lying about what they were doing with user data. Since Google Analytics relies heavily on this system, this ruling suggests potential compliance challenges for businesses using the platform, though the full implementation timeline is still developing.
For my Squarespace designers:
This is why that Termageddon* setup I mentioned becomes even more critical. The consent frameworks everyone's been relying on just got legally challenged.
The Enforcement Numbers Are Actually Scary
Remember when GDPR (back in 2018) felt like this abstract thing that would never really affect small businesses? Well, GDPR fines hit €1.2 billion across Europe in 2024, with total penalties since GDPR started now exceeding €5.88 billion. France's data protection authority doubled their enforcement actions to 87 in 2024. They're not messing around anymore.
This isn't a future threat, unfortunately. This is happening to real businesses right now, and it's only getting more aggressive. 🫣
Squarespace Had to Level Up Their Privacy Game
Speaking of real impacts, you probably noticed updates to Squarespace’s cookies management. On January 31, 2025, Squarespace updated their entire privacy policy, implementing way more comprehensive GDPR compliance requirements. They now require enhanced data protection obligations for EU/UK users and provide better cookie banner customization tools.
For my Squarespace users:
This means your website platform is taking this seriously, but it also means you need to be more intentional about how you set up your privacy settings and cookie management.
Microsoft Just Made Things More Complicated
Oh, and Microsoft Advertising now requires mandatory consent signals for all EU/UK/Swiss visitors starting May 5, 2025. This extends way beyond GDPR—they're responding to US privacy litigation too.
If you're running any kind of advertising (which many businesses are), this adds yet another layer of consent management complexity to your tech stack. 🫠
Privacy-First Tools Are In The Spotlight
All this legal chaos is driving massive adoption of privacy-focused analytics. Plausible Analytics now serves over 15,000 paying subscribers and recently added AI traffic tracking for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI platforms—features that traditional analytics struggle to match while maintaining compliance.
The pricing is getting competitive too:
Fathom* starts at about $15/month for up to 100k monthly pageviews
Plausible starts at $9/month for up to 10k pageviews
Simple Analytics (not evaluated in this post, but is a similar option) positions itself as the budget option starting with a free limited plan, or $15/month for up to 20k monthly pageviews
According to market research, the privacy analytics market is projected to grow from $5.37 billion in 2025 to $45.13 billion by 2032—reflecting industry expectations of increased demand driven largely by these evolving compliance requirements.
More Legal Complexity Is Coming
New Standard Contractual Clauses are expected in Q2 2025, which means even more documentation requirements for data transfers. Over 16 comprehensive US state privacy laws are expected to be in effect by the end of 2025, creating this patchwork of compliance requirements that's honestly giving ALL OF US a headache just thinking about it. 😐
What This Actually Means for You
If you're a web designer:
Start suggesting privacy-first analytics as a compliance-first option. Your clients are going to need guidance to wade through this BS, and being in-the-know puts you in a position to offer real value and peace of mind by choosing tools & platforms that proactively try to protect their users from legal risks like this.If you're a business owner:
The legal landscape appears to be shifting toward favoring tools that don't require complex consent management or cross-border data transfers. Do your own due diligence, talk with privacy law experts & figure out which of the available options will work best for your specific situation.For everyone: The "just use Google Analytics because everyone else does" advice has just become seriously outdated for anyone that’s risk-averse and has the budget for peace of mind while our governments & giant tech corporations battle it out.
The bottom line? Privacy-first analytics tools like Fathom* and Plausible eliminate most of these legal headaches by design. They don't collect personal data, anonymizing everything for us in real time, while not requiring complex consent frameworks, and they don't transfer data to jurisdictions with uncertain legal protections.
While this legal situation continues to evolve (and honestly, who knows what's going to happen next), choosing analytics tools that are compliant by design, rather than compliant by configuration is looking like the smart long-term play.
Your future self will thank you for making the privacy-conscious choice now, rather than scrambling to fix compliance issues while under threat, when you're also trying to focus on growing your business. 🎯
Fathom vs Plausible vs GA4 vs Squarespace: Analytics Pricing
Let's talk numbers, because we’re all experiencing the “not another subscription” vibe these days:
Squarespace Analytics: "Free" with your Squarespace hosting plan (but you're locked into their ecosystem)
Google Analytics: Free for most users (enterprise-level users pays significantly more than on other platforms)
Fathom* Analytics: $14/month for 100k pageviews, price scales up with traffic
Plausible Analytics: $9/month for 10k pageviews, $19/month for 100k pageviews
Simple Analytics: free for basic users, $15/mo for 20k pageviews, $20/mo for 100k pageviews
Termageddon* (for legal compliance): Around $10-15/month for privacy policies and cookie consent, comes with automatic updates & notifications when automatic updates require your attention
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Best Analytics for Squarespace + Legal Compliance Advice
For most new designers and small business owners:
Start with Fathom* Analytics + Termageddon* for legal compliance.
Yes, it costs about $25-30/month total, but you get clean analytics, privacy-first solutions for legal compliance where it matters, and tools that will grow with your business. The peace of mind alone is worth it.
If budget is super tight and you're just getting started:
Squarespace Analytics with proper privacy settings + Termageddon*.
This will cost about $120/year or $12/mo.
Just know you'll probably want to upgrade to something more robust as you grow, and you won’t be able to export your historical traffic data from Squarespace when you want to begin tracking analytics in another platform.
If you're technically savvy and need advanced features:
Google Analytics + Termageddon*
Many established businesses that “need” GA4 to track ads, and funnels, etc, may have no choice in which analytics tool will work best for that business, but if that’s the case then those businesses would find the most benefit in beefing up their Privacy & Cookies policies, and getting adequate consent tools to let visitors manage their privacy as much as possible.
Now that you know the risks, I’d strongly advise these businesses to talk with a privacy law expert &/or privacy law attorney to find the best solution for your business and your unique situation.
Picking the Best Privacy-Compliant Analytics for Your Squarespace Website
Your analytics choice isn't just about pretty charts anymore. Instead, it's about legal compliance, data ownership, and building a sustainable business foundation around protecting our visitors.
Privacy laws aren't going away. In fact, they're getting more strict. Client expectations around data protection are rising, not falling. And honestly? Most of us don't need the complexity of Google Analytics for day-to-day decision making.
Again, the idea that all websites should be using Google Analytics is becoming quickly outdated. Privacy-first analytics tools like Fathom* and Plausible offer a better experience for most small businesses, without the legal headaches or learning curve of robust & complex tools like Google’s GA4.
Whatever you choose, make sure you're covering your legal bases with proper privacy policies and cookie consent. The $10-15/month for Termageddon* is way cheaper than dealing with compliance issues later, when you’ve been found noncompliant.
Your future self will thank you for making the privacy-conscious choice now, rather than scrambling to fix legal issues when you're trying to grow your business.
Pick something and stick with it long enough to actually use the data, too. The best analytics tool is the one you'll actually check and make decisions from—not the one that just looks pretty or sounds good, but you ignore it into perpetuity because you don’t understand how it works. 😅🤭
Want to Dive Deeper?
Here's Everything I Used for This Research 🤓
Click below to see the full list of sources referenced while writing this post, if you're the type who loves to fact-check everything (respect!) or just wants to go down your own research rabbit hole...
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Fair warning: If you start clicking through these, you might end up in the same research rabbit hole I fell into. 🤭
Legal & Policy Updates:
Trump's Sacking of PCLOB Members Threatens Data Privacy | Lawfare
Parliamentary Question on Trump Administration Data Protection Consequences | European Parliament
Court Rulings & Consent Framework Issues:
EU Ruling: Tracking-Based Advertising Has No Legal Basis | Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Transparency & Consent Framework Not GDPR-Compliant | Ailance
Brussels Court of Appeal Rules on IAB Europe and TC String | DLA Piper
GDPR Enforcement & Fines:
Google Analytics Compliance Status:
Privacy-First Analytics Platforms:
Platform-Specific Privacy Updates:
Technical Implementation & Consent Management:
Data Transfer & Legal Framework Updates:
New EU Standard Contractual Clauses Analysis | Taft Privacy Insights
Upcoming EU Commission Consultation on Data Transfers | Loyens & Loeff
Market Analysis & Industry Reports:
Squarespace Privacy Policy Resources:
