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DAD010 - The Cookieless Conundrum: Tracking without a Trace

DAD010 - The Cookieless Conundrum: Tracking without a Trace

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 Matt, Andrew and special guest Ikshit discuss the concept of Cookieless Tracking. We first go into defining what do we mean by Cookieless, what are the pros and cons of cookieless tracking and how would the new UK legislation could impact the use of cookies on digital properties.

Overall summary:

  • Cookieless Tracking Discussion: Andrew, Matt, and Ikshit discussed the concept of cookieless tracking, its implications, and the challenges it presents, including the need for persistence in tracking user journeys and the potential impact on analytics and marketing.
  • Benefits and Challenges of Cookieless Tracking: The team explored the benefits of cookieless tracking, such as not needing consent for cookies, but also highlighted the challenges, including the difficulty in tracking user journeys and the potential impact on business insights and marketing.
  • Impact of New Legislation: The team discussed the new Data Use and Access Act of 2025, which allows for tracking without consent for statistical purposes, but still requires providing users with a means to object. They debated the implications of this change on their tracking practices.
  • Future of Cookieless Tracking: The team concluded that while cookieless tracking is possible, it presents significant challenges and may not be practical for all purposes. They emphasized the importance of working closely with legal and compliance teams to navigate the complexities of tracking and data privacy.
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