Can I track HubSpot chat conversions in a GDPR compliant way?
How can you successfully track HubSpot Chat conversions to Google or Matomo while being compliant with the GDPR? The following JavaScript snippet addresses this issue. The problem is that when using CookieMangers, HubSpot Chat is only reloaded after accepting the CookieConsent. So we need to find a way how to check for the Consent after loading the chat and then register to the conversationStarted event.
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//functions handles the tracking calls, when the hubspot chat widget is ready
function onConversationsAPIReady() {
console.log('hubspot chat now running');
//add listener for a started conversation
window.HubSpotConversations.on('conversationStarted', payload => {
console.log('conversationStarted');
//track here
ga('send', 'event', 'Beacon', 'chat-started', 'Hubspot'); });
});
}
//add listener for accepting the cookies
window.addEventListener('CookiebotOnAccept', function (e) {
//maybe check if marketing cookies are allowed
if (Cookiebot.consent.marketing){
console.log('accept marketing cookies');
//now check for hubspot chat widget status
if (window.HubSpotConversations) {
console.log('hubspot chat already running');
onConversationsAPIReady();
} else {
console.log('hubspot chat awaiting');
window.hsConversationsOnReady = [onConversationsAPIReady];
}
}
}, false);
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Google Analytics is a free analysis tool from the Google company. Website operators or app owners can monitor the performance of their online presence and identify potential for improvement. Data such as page views, bounce rates and dwell times are recorded and displayed in statistics or reports. Using Google Analytics leads to website owners finding out whether their pages are working well and which areas still need to be optimized.
FAQ: Questions and answers about HubSpot
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What does a cookie manager do?
Through a Cookie Manager, you can control cookies and edit them in such a way that cookies are allowed on certain websites or they are blocked. This can always be checked and changed in the Cookie Manager. A Cookie Manager makes sense for you if, among other things, you want to automate tasks using a time-saving technology.
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What is a Cookiebot anyway?
A Cookiebot is a cloud service that operates in an automated and data protection compliant manner according to global laws such as the DSGVO. With the special deep scanning technology, all trackers and cookies on the website can be detected and controlled. The Cookiebot is then something for you if you want to be 100% privacy compliant.
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What is a cookie banner?
A cookie banner must be obtained for consent from website visitors, as third-party vendors are embedded on the website and perform user behavior, etc. there. Website creators must provide visitors with a cookie banner to remain compliant with the global data protection laws of the GDPR.
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What does the GDPR mean?
The GDPR was introduced on May 25, 2018 and applies to all companies that process personal data of EU citizens, regardless of where the company is located. The Regulation sets a high level of data protection for all personal data and establishes stricter requirements for the processing of personal data.
The regulation requires companies to set out their privacy policies in a clear and understandable way for users. Companies must also ensure that user data is only processed for the stated purpose and that they take appropriate measures to protect the data.
In addition to the GDPR, there are standard contractual clauses developed by the European Commission to facilitate the cross-border movement of personal data. These clauses are used by companies to ensure that data protection requirements are met when personal data is transferred from one country to another.
Companies must also ensure that they take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including complying with data protection policies and implementing appropriate security measures. If a company violates the GDPR, it can be subject to heavy fines.
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What is data protection authority and what are its tasks?
A data protection authority is an institution responsible for monitoring and enforcing data protection laws. Each country has its own data protection authority, which is responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws within the country. In the European Union, there is also the European Data Protection Authority, which is responsible for coordinating data protection authorities in EU member states.
The main tasks of a data protection authority include monitoring and enforcing data protection laws, advising and assisting businesses and citizens on data protection issues, investigating data protection breaches, imposing fines and penalties on companies that have violated data protection laws, and cooperating with other data protection authorities at the national and international level.
Specific tasks of a data protection authority include reviewing privacy statements and privacy practices of companies, monitoring data processing operations, authorizing data transfers to third countries, investigating data breaches, and advising companies and citizens on privacy issues
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What specific features of HubSpot Chat could present potential privacy issues?
HubSpot Chat uses cookies to track user interactions, which could raise concerns in the context of the GDPR, as explicit user consent is required to set such cookies. In addition, the storage and processing of personal data collected during chats, without appropriate security measures and consent procedures, could violate the GDPR. Therefore, it is critical that companies using HubSpot Chat ensure that they properly implement privacy policies and practices and obtain explicit consent from users.
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