Pirsch

Pirsch

Pirsch is a privacy-focused web analytics platform that tracks page views and referrals without cookies or personal data collection. GDPR-compliant with no consent requirement. Data is stored in the EU and never shared with third parties.

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Overview

Pirsch is a privacy-focused web analytics platform that tracks page views and referral sources without using cookies or collecting personal data. It is designed for GDPR compliance without requiring consent banners. All data is stored in the EU and is never shared with third parties.

What This Script Does

  • Tracks page views using a lightweight script without setting any cookies
  • Records referral sources, UTM parameters, and landing pages
  • Collects anonymized device and browser metadata for aggregate reporting
  • Uses a privacy-preserving method to estimate unique visitors without persistent identifiers
  • Sends aggregated analytics data to EU-based servers
  • Does not collect IP addresses, fingerprints, or any personally identifiable information

Consent & Compliance

Category: Analytics

Pirsch is designed specifically to operate without consent requirements. It does not set cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track individuals across sessions. All data is aggregated and anonymous.

  • GDPR: No consent required. Does not process personal data or set cookies.
  • CCPA: Minimal data collection. No personal information is collected or shared.
  • ePrivacy: Exempt. No cookies or local storage used.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. Pirsch is specifically designed to operate without consent. It sets no cookies, collects no personal data, and processes only aggregate metrics. It can run without consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.

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Consent Categories

Analytics

Also Known As

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Industries

Computers Electronics and TechnologyProgramming and Developer SoftwareBusiness and Consumer ServicesMarketing and Advertising

Tracked Domains (1)

api.pirsch.ioAnalytics

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pirsch require cookie consent?

No. Pirsch is a privacy-focused analytics platform that tracks page views without cookies or personal data. It uses server-side techniques to generate anonymous aggregate statistics and does not set any cookies or persistent identifiers. Pirsch is GDPR-compliant without a consent requirement.

What data does Pirsch collect?

Pirsch collects page view events and referral sources using a cookieless approach. Data points include page URL, referrer, browser type, and approximate country derived from IP address, which is not stored. No cross-session identifiers or fingerprints are used. All data is stored in the EU.

How does ConsentStack handle Pirsch analytics?

ConsentStack detects Pirsch and classifies it as analytics. Because Pirsch does not use cookies or collect personal data, ConsentStack notes it as a low-privacy-risk vendor. It is not blocked by default even when analytics consent is withheld, and is flagged in your audit as a cookieless, consent-free analytics solution.

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