What is Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on (by Google)?
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To provide website visitors the ability to prevent their data from being collected and used by Google Analytics, we have developed the Google Analytics opt-out Browser extension for the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js).
If you want to opt-out, download and install the extension for your web browser. In order to function, the opt-out extension must be able to load and execute properly on your browser. Updates to your browser or operating system may affect the functionality of the opt-out extension. More information about managing your extensions for Chrome can be found at https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/187443?hl=en.
By installing this extension, you agree to the Chrome Web Store Terms of Service at https://ssl.gstatic.com/chrome/webstore/intl/en/gallery_tos.html and the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on Terms of Service at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/intl/en/eula_text.html.
User reviews
- It works and is useful for opting out of sharing personal information.
- Some users appreciate the intention behind the extension to enhance privacy.
- Ideal for web developers wanting to exclude their footprint from analytics.
- Confusing to turn on and off; users are unsure if it's functioning.
- Concerns about privacy; some feel that the extension may still gather data.
- Skepticism about Google's intentions regarding data collection and opt-out options.
- Concerns about privacy and trust in Google.
- Confusion over the need for an extension to opt-out of tracking.
- User frustration over the existence of the extension as a necessity.
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Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on (by Google) requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on (by Google) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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