On: Matomo: Open-source analytics platform

[mattmcknight]

This is why you self host it, to avoid a third party cookie.

[y42 → mattmcknight]

Still not help if you consider GDPR et al. rules, at least in the EU.

[XCSme → y42]

I think that using a self-hosted platform where you don't store any PII or cookies allows you to store visitor statistics without explicit consent.

[y42 → XCSme]

Only half the truth and a common misunderstanding. Define "visitor statistics". GDPR is about personal information, yes, but the cookie directive is also about tracking features in general. See the current so called "cookie verdict". To break it down: If you just count page impressions, you should be fine. Everything beyond is complicated. (Besides that, it does not matter where you host the data, on-premise or on foreign soil or if you use cookies or any other storing technology.)

[vntok → y42]

In some countries (eg France), there are exemptions for tracking purposes if the tracking is done only to the benefit of the site's editor.

[mattmcknight → y42]

I meant it helps with uBlock type rules against domains.