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Analytics & Privacy

OmniFetch documentation uses privacy-first analytics to understand how users interact with our documentation and improve the user experience.

Analytics Platform

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly, cookieless web analytics platform that:

  • ✅ No cookies - Doesn't use cookies or local storage
  • ✅ GDPR compliant - No personal data collection
  • ✅ Lightweight - Minimal performance impact
  • ✅ Open source - Transparent and auditable
  • ✅ No consent required - Respects user privacy by design

What We Track

Our analytics collect anonymous, aggregated data about:

Page Analytics

  • Page views - Which documentation pages are most visited
  • Referral sources - How users discover our documentation
  • Popular content - Most accessed guides and tutorials

User Experience

  • Download tracking - Documentation downloads and resources accessed
  • Outbound links - External links clicked (to understand user journeys)
  • Hash changes - Single-page navigation within documentation sections

Technical Insights

  • Device types - Desktop vs mobile usage patterns
  • Geographic regions - General location data (country level only)
  • Browser types - Technical compatibility insights

What We DON'T Track

  • Personal identifiers (IP addresses, user agents, etc.)
  • Individual user sessions or behaviour patterns
  • Cookies, fingerprinting, or persistent identifiers
  • Personal data or account information
  • Cross-site tracking

Data Usage

Analytics data helps us:

  1. Improve Documentation - Identify gaps and popular content areas
  2. Optimize User Experience - Understand navigation patterns
  3. Resource Planning - Focus development on high-traffic features
  4. Performance Monitoring - Ensure documentation loads efficiently

Technical Implementation

The analytics are implemented using Plausible's lightweight script:

HTML
<script defer data-domain="omnifetch.app" 
        src="https://plausible.io/js/script.file-downloads.hash.outbound-links.pageview-props.tagged-events.js">
</script>

This script:

  • Loads asynchronously to avoid blocking page rendering
  • Tracks file downloads, navigation, and outbound links
  • Operates without cookies or local storage
  • Sends data to Plausible's EU-based infrastructure

Opting Out

While Plausible doesn't require consent due to its privacy-first design, you can still opt out:

Browser Extensions

  • uBlock Origin, AdBlock Plus, or similar ad blockers automatically block analytics
  • Privacy Badger and similar privacy extensions block tracking scripts

Browser Settings

  • Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser preferences
  • Use private/incognito browsing mode
  • Disable JavaScript (though this affects documentation functionality)

Transparency

  • Public Dashboard: Analytics data is available publicly at plausible.io/OmniFetch.app
  • No Third Parties: Data isn't shared with advertisers or data brokers
  • EU Infrastructure: All data processed within European Union servers
  • Data Retention: Analytics data retained for 2 years maximum

Migration from Google Analytics

In September 2024, we migrated from Google Analytics to Plausible Analytics to:

  • Eliminate cookie consent requirements
  • Improve page loading performance
  • Enhance user privacy protection
  • Comply with GDPR without consent banners
  • Provide transparent, public analytics data

This change reflects our commitment to user privacy while maintaining insights needed to improve documentation quality.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about our analytics practices:

Last Updated

September 2024