Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LiteStats.
Do I need a cookie consent banner with LiteStats?
No. LiteStats does not use cookies, fingerprinting, or any form of persistent tracking. Since no data is stored on the visitor's device (beyond a temporary sessionStorage entry that clears on tab close), no consent banner is required under GDPR, PECR, CCPA, or the ePrivacy Directive.
How does LiteStats track visitors without cookies?
LiteStats generates a random UUID in sessionStorage for each browsing session. This groups pageviews into sessions but cannot identify a person across visits. The ID resets when the browser tab is closed.
Is LiteStats GDPR compliant?
Yes. LiteStats does not process personal data as defined by the GDPR. No IP addresses are stored, no cookies are set, and no cross-site tracking occurs. See our Privacy & Compliance docs for full details.
Will the tracking script slow down my website?
No. The script is under 1 KB gzipped, loads asynchronously, and makes a single lightweight API call per pageview. It has zero impact on Core Web Vitals or Lighthouse scores.
How many sites can I track?
You can add multiple sites from your Account Preferences → Sites tab. Each site gets its own tracking snippet and isolated analytics data.
Does LiteStats work with Single Page Applications (SPAs)?
Yes. The tracking script automatically detects client-side navigation using the History API. It works with Next.js, React Router, Vue Router, Nuxt, SvelteKit, and similar frameworks without any extra configuration.
What browsers and devices are supported?
The tracking script works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and others). LiteStats detects the visitor's browser, operating system, and device type (desktop, mobile, tablet) automatically.
How does bot detection work?
LiteStats checks every incoming request against a comprehensive list of 60+ known bots, crawlers, headless browsers, and HTTP libraries. Bot traffic is silently discarded and never stored, so your analytics only reflect real human visitors.
Can I export my analytics data?
Yes. You can request a data export from Account Preferences → Privacy & Data. We also plan to add CSV/JSON export directly from the dashboard in a future update.
How do I verify my site?
After adding the tracking script to your website's <head> tag, click 'Verify' in the Add Site modal. LiteStats will make a request to your site to confirm the script is installed correctly.
What happens if I delete my account?
All your account data, tracked sites, and analytics data will be permanently deleted. This action cannot be undone. You can request deletion from Account Preferences → Privacy & Data.
Do you support custom events?
Not yet — LiteStats currently tracks pageviews only. Custom event tracking is on our roadmap.
Where is my data stored?
Analytics data is stored on Supabase infrastructure with encryption at rest and in transit.
Can I use LiteStats alongside Google Analytics?
Yes. The LiteStats tracking script does not conflict with Google Analytics or any other analytics tool. However, one of the main benefits of LiteStats is being able to replace Google Analytics entirely while removing the need for cookie consent banners.
Still have questions? Email us at support@litestats.io and we'll be happy to help.