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Zero cookie load

Zero cookie load is a requirement imposed by some legal jurisdictions indicating that no tags, Cookies , scripts, or trackers can run before you obtain valid user Consent . As a result, no user can be tracked by default. The only exception concerns cookies required for your website to load.

Zero cookie load is the strictest level of consent that regulators can mandate organizations to comply with. Other options include explicit or implied consent.

By enabling zero cookie load, you can comply with strict regulations such as:

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    Selecting a HIPAA-compliant web analytics platform is critical for any healthcare organization. With the increasing reliance on digital tools to improve patient care, streamline operations, and drive strategic decisions, the need to analyze web and patient data securely has never been greater.  Choosing a platform that doesn’t match your needs or available resources can put…

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    As EU-US data transfer tensions continue to evolve, driven by legal uncertainties and heightened regulatory scrutiny, organizations are under increasing pressure to make informed decisions about where and how their analytics data is stored. The collapse of previous data transfer frameworks and the uncertain future of the current EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework have made one…

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