Gauges

Gauges

Lightweight website analytics tool that tracks visitor counts and page views without using cookies or collecting personal data. Gauges provides simple traffic reporting suitable for small sites and developers.

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Overview

Gauges is a lightweight website analytics tool focused on simple traffic reporting. It tracks visitor counts and page views without relying on cookies or collecting personally identifiable information.

What This Script Does

The Gauges tracking script sends a beacon on each page view containing the page URL, referrer, screen resolution, and a timestamp. It does not set cookies, does not use local storage for persistent identifiers, and does not collect personal data such as IP addresses in a way that is stored or linked to individual visitors. Requests go to Gauges' servers, and the data powers a minimal dashboard showing real-time visitor counts and top pages.

Consent & Compliance

Gauges falls under the analytics consent category. Because it does not set cookies or collect personal data, it may qualify for an exemption under the ePrivacy Directive's "strictly necessary" or "audience measurement" carve-outs available in some EU member states (notably France's CNIL exemption for privacy-respecting analytics). Under GDPR, the lack of personal data processing reduces compliance obligations. Under CCPA, no personal information sale or sharing typically occurs.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. Gauges does not set cookies or collect personal data. It is a privacy-respecting analytics tool that generally qualifies for consent exemptions in most jurisdictions. Blocking it is unnecessary unless your compliance policy requires consent for all third-party requests regardless of data collection.

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Consent Categories

Analytics

Also Known As

Gaugesgaug.escookieless analyticslightweight web analyticsprivacy analytics toolsimple traffic stats

Industries

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

Tracked Domains (1)

secure.gaug.esAnalytics

Frequently Asked Questions

Is consent needed for Gauges website analytics?

Gauges is a lightweight, cookieless analytics tool that does not collect personally identifiable information. Since it avoids cookies and personal data storage, it generally does not require consent under GDPR or ePrivacy rules. Some privacy-conscious configurations may still classify it under analytics for transparency.

What data does the Gauges tracking script send?

The Gauges script sends a simple beacon per page view containing the page URL, referrer, screen resolution, and a timestamp. It does not set cookies, use localStorage for persistent identifiers, or collect personal data like IP addresses in a stored or linkable form. All requests go to Gauges' servers.

How does ConsentStack detect and handle Gauges?

ConsentStack recognizes the Gauges tracking script and assigns it to the analytics category. Because Gauges does not use cookies or collect personal data, ConsentStack can optionally allow it to load without consent. In strict mode, ConsentStack will still require analytics consent before the script fires.

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Manage consent for Gauges

ConsentStack automatically detects and manages Gauges trackers so your site stays compliant with global privacy regulations.

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