Privacy - GDPR Compliance

This guide explains how Hakanai handles privacy and why you don't need a cookie banner when using our analytics solution.

Quick Facts

• No cookie banner needed
• GDPR compliant out of the box
• Privacy-first analytics
• Simple privacy policy integration

Why No Cookie Banner Is Required

Hakanai has been designed to operate without cookies or persistent storage. Here's what you need to know:

1. No Persistent Cookies
   • We use temporary session storage that expires when the browser closes
   • No data persists between visits
   • No cross-site tracking
2. No Personal Data Collection
   • We don't collect IP addresses
   • We don't create user profiles
   • We don't track users across websites
   • We don't store personal identifiable information (PII)
3. Technical Storage Only
   • The temporary session storage we use falls under the "strictly necessary" exemption of GDPR
   • No consent required as it's essential for providing the service
   • Data cleared automatically when user closes their browser

What to Add to Your Privacy Policy

Add this section to your privacy policy:

This website uses Hakanai for analytics. Hakanai is a privacy-first analytics solution that:
- Does not use cookies or persistent storage
- Does not collect personal data
- Does not track users across websites
- Uses temporary session storage that expires when closing the browser

The analytics data collected is used to understand:
- Page views and visit duration
- Popular content
- Traffic sources
- Basic engagement metrics

No personal information is collected or stored.

What Data Hakanai Collects

We collect only anonymous, aggregate data:

• Page views
• Visit duration
• Traffic sources
• Screen sizes
• Basic engagement metrics

Compliance and Regulations

Hakanai Pulse is compliant with:

• GDPR
• ePrivacy Directive
• CCPA
• PECR

Because we:

• Don't use persistent cookies
• Don't collect personal data
• Don't track users across sites
• Use only necessary technical storage

FAQ

Do I need a cookie banner with Hakanai Pulse?

No. Hakanai doesn't use persistent cookies or tracking mechanisms that require user consent.

Is Hakanai Pulse GDPR compliant?

Yes. Hakanai Pulse is designed to be GDPR compliant by default, using only necessary technical storage that doesn't require consent.

What should I do with my existing cookie banner?

If you're only using Hakanai Pulse for analytics, you can remove your cookie banner. If you use other services that require cookies (like embedded videos or social media widgets), you'll need to maintain a cookie banner for those services.