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Unsolved Matomo Data Integration
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As GA4 is not easily usable for all clients in the EU, it would be great if you could offer a Matomo integration. Matomo has recently been more and more popular and is used by a lot of companies, that are required to adhere to EU standards in data privacy.
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@datenwerk said in Matomo Data Integration:
As GA4 is not easily usable for all clients in the EU, it would be great if you could offer a Matomo integration. Matomo has recently been more and more popular and is used by a lot of companies, that are required to adhere to EU standards in data privacy.
We understand the importance of data privacy compliance in the EU. While we currently don't have a direct integration with Matomo, we're actively exploring new integrations to better serve our users. In the meantime, you can manually set up Matomo on your website and utilize its robust analytics features, ensuring adherence to EU data privacy standards. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to enhancing our platform to meet diverse user needs.
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Matomo provides a RESTful API that allows you to access your analytics data programmatically. You can use this API to retrieve information about your website's visitors, page views, goals, and more. You can integrate this API with other applications, such as custom dashboards, reporting tools, or CRM systems.
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Thank you for your suggestion regarding Matomo integration as an alternative to GA4 for clients in the EU. We understand the importance of data privacy compliance, particularly in the European Union, and we are continually exploring options to provide versatile solutions that align with various regulatory standards.
While we don't have specific integration capabilities ourselves, we encourage website owners and developers to explore the possibility of implementing Matomo for analytics. Matomo, known for its robust data privacy features and compliance with EU regulations like GDPR, can be a suitable choice for organizations aiming to respect data privacy while still gaining valuable insights from their website's traffic.
To integrate Matomo into your website, you may follow these general steps:
Sign up for a Matomo account or set up a self-hosted Matomo instance.
Install the Matomo tracking code on your website's pages, similar to how you would with Google Analytics.
Configure Matomo according to your preferences, ensuring it complies with EU data privacy regulations.
By utilizing Matomo, you can have more control over your analytics data, enhance data privacy, and maintain transparency with your users while still obtaining valuable information about your website's performance.Keep in mind that the specific integration process may vary based on your website's platform, and it's advisable to seek guidance from Matomo's documentation or consult with a web developer experienced in Matomo integration to ensure a smooth transition from GA4.
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Offering a Matomo integration would be beneficial, as GA4 may not be user-friendly for all EU clients. Matomo's increasing popularity and alignment with EU data privacy standards make it a valuable addition.
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