GDPR & CCPA Compliance
Narrowbeam delivers real insights without banners by being GDPR and CCPA compliant by design. No consent prompts, no legal complexity, no interruptions—just compliant analytics that works.
GDPR Compliance Without Cookie Banners
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires protecting EU residents' personal data. Most analytics tools need cookie consent banners to comply. Narrowbeam doesn't:
No Personal Data Collection
GDPR applies to "personal data" - information that can identify individuals. Narrowbeam doesn't collect:
- ❌ Names, emails, or contact information
- ❌ IP addresses (used for hashing only, not stored)
- ❌ User IDs or account identifiers
- ❌ Precise location data
- ❌ Unique device identifiers
- ✅ Only aggregate, anonymous analytics data
This means you can track funnels, conversions, and user behavior without needing consent banners that interrupt your visitors and reduce conversion rates.
No Cookie Consent Banners Required
Because Narrowbeam doesn't use cookies or collect personal data, cookie consent banners are typically not required under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) - legitimate interest. Your visitors get a cleaner experience, and you get 100% visitor coverage instead of losing 30-50% to consent declines.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest
Website analytics serve a legitimate business interest (understanding how your site is used), and Narrowbeam's privacy-preserving approach means minimal impact on user rights. This typically satisfies GDPR's legitimate interest basis without requiring explicit consent.
Data Subject Rights
GDPR grants users rights over their personal data. With Narrowbeam:
| GDPR Right | Narrowbeam Status |
|---|---|
| Right to Access | N/A - No personal data to access |
| Right to Rectification | N/A - No personal data to correct |
| Right to Erasure | N/A - No personal data to delete |
| Right to Object | Typically satisfied by privacy design |
| Right to Data Portability | N/A - No personal data to export |
Data Processing Agreement
While Narrowbeam doesn't process personal data, we provide a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for customers who require one for compliance documentation.
ePrivacy Directive
The EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) regulates cookies and tracking technologies:
- ✅ No cookies used: Narrowbeam is exempt from cookie consent requirements
- ✅ No tracking across sites: Single-site analytics only
- ✅ No device storage: No localStorage, cookies, or other storage mechanisms
- ✅ Minimal data collection: Only what's necessary for analytics
CCPA Compliance
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulates how businesses handle California residents' personal information:
No Personal Information Collected
CCPA defines "personal information" broadly. Narrowbeam's data doesn't qualify because:
- Cannot identify specific individuals
- Cannot be used to profile or track consumers
- Aggregated and anonymized by design
No Sale of Data
CCPA requires "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" options. With Narrowbeam:
- ❌ We don't sell data (ever)
- ❌ We don't share data with third parties
- ❌ We don't use data for advertising
- ✅ Your data is exclusively yours
CCPA Rights
CCPA grants California residents rights over their data:
| CCPA Right | Narrowbeam Status |
|---|---|
| Right to Know | No personal information collected |
| Right to Delete | No personal information to delete |
| Right to Opt-Out | N/A - No sale of data occurs |
| Right to Non-Discrimination | Automatic - no impact on service |
Other Privacy Regulations
PECR (UK)
UK's Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations follow similar principles to ePrivacy. Narrowbeam's cookie-free approach satisfies PECR requirements.
PIPEDA (Canada)
Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act requires consent for personal data collection. Narrowbeam doesn't collect personal data.
LGPD (Brazil)
Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados is similar to GDPR. Narrowbeam's privacy approach aligns with LGPD principles.
Privacy Policy Requirements
Even with Narrowbeam, you should update your privacy policy to mention analytics:
Sample Privacy Policy Language
We use Narrowbeam, a privacy-friendly web analytics service,
to understand how visitors use our website. Narrowbeam does
not use cookies and does not collect personal information.
All data is aggregated and anonymized. Learn more about
Narrowbeam's privacy practices at narrowbeam.com/privacyConsult Legal Counsel
This documentation provides general information, not legal advice. Always consult qualified legal counsel for your specific situation and jurisdiction.
Compliance Checklist
Getting Compliant with Narrowbeam
Why Narrowbeam Simplifies Compliance
Traditional Analytics
- ❌ Cookie consent required
- ❌ DPA negotiations
- ❌ Data subject request handling
- ❌ Third-party data sharing
- ❌ Complex compliance documentation
Narrowbeam
- ✅ No consent needed
- ✅ Simple DPA (if needed)
- ✅ No personal data = no requests
- ✅ No third-party sharing
- ✅ Straightforward compliance