Boast.io

Boast.io

Boast.io is a video testimonial collection and display platform. Its scripts embed widgets that request video testimonials from customers and showcase collected review videos on web pages, making requests to Boast.io servers to upload, process, and stream video content.

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Overview

Boast.io is a video testimonial collection and display platform for businesses. Its scripts embed widgets that serve two purposes: requesting video testimonials from customers (recording or uploading video reviews) and showcasing collected testimonial videos on web pages as social proof for prospective customers.

What This Script Does

Boast.io's embed scripts load from Boast.io's servers:

  • Testimonial collection widget: Renders a form or recording interface that allows customers to submit video testimonials. Supports webcam recording, file upload, and text-based reviews. Collected videos are uploaded to and processed by Boast.io's servers.
  • Testimonial display widget: Renders a carousel, grid, or wall of approved video testimonials on the page. Videos are streamed from Boast.io's CDN.
  • Data collection: The collection widget captures the reviewer's name, email, and video content. Display widgets track viewer interactions (play events, video completion rates) for performance analytics.
  • Cookies: May set cookies for session management during video recording and to track which testimonials a visitor has viewed.
  • No aggressive tracking: Boast.io does not perform cross-site behavioral tracking or set advertising cookies.

Consent & Compliance

Boast.io operates in a mixed functional/marketing consent category. Testimonial display serves as social proof content (functional), while the engagement tracking and marketing-oriented testimonial collection serve marketing purposes.

Under GDPR and ePrivacy, the testimonial display widget loads third-party content from Boast.io's servers, transmitting visitor IP and browser data. Video play tracking constitutes non-essential analytics. The collection widget processes personal data (name, email, video) requiring explicit consent and a lawful basis under GDPR.

Under CCPA/CPRA, reviewer personal data and viewer interaction metrics constitute personal information.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

Conditional. The testimonial display serves a functional social proof purpose, but since it loads third-party content and tracks video engagement, consider gating it behind functional consent. The testimonial collection widget should require explicit consent before rendering, as it collects personal data including video recordings.

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Consent Categories

Functional
Marketing

Also Known As

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Industries

Programming and Developer SoftwareComputers Electronics and Technology

Tracked Domains (1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need consent to use Boast.io on my website?

Conditionally. Boast.io is a video testimonial and review collection platform. Its functional features for form display may not require consent, but any behavioral tracking or marketing integrations do. It falls under the functional and marketing consent categories depending on configuration.

What data does Boast.io collect?

Boast.io scripts collect form interaction data, video testimonial submissions, and session metadata. If marketing features are enabled, it may also track page visits and referral sources. Data is processed on Boast.io's servers and linked to reviewer identity information submitted via forms.

How does ConsentStack manage Boast.io consent?

ConsentStack categorizes Boast.io under functional and marketing consent. Core testimonial form functionality may load on functional consent alone, but ConsentStack blocks any marketing tracking components until the visitor grants marketing consent. Detection is based on Boast.io's known script domains.

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