Does Umami provide a fallback if no JavaScript is enabled?

[AngelCrawford]

Does Umami provide a tracking pixel fallback, if the user has JavaScript deactivated in his Browser?

Greetings,
Angel

[binyamin]

The goal is to provide you with a friendlier, privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics....

It's probably best to respect the user's wishes. If a user turns off JavaScript, they might not want to be tracked. Also, there may be legal issue here.

Legal Considerations

Disclaimer: I'm not a lawyer. I just did some homework.

I don't think it's possible to do that legally.

1. A tracking pixel needs consent
   1. Like with any image, browsers will download the tracking pixel automatically.
   2. According to PECR (a UK law similar to GDPR), the user must give consent before you store or collect information.¹
   3. Since a tracking pixel is downloaded, it needs consent.
2. Because JavaScript is blocked, there's no way to wait for consent before downloading the tracking pixel.

Footnotes

1. https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/guidance-on-the-use-of-cookies-and-similar-technologies/what-are-the-rules-on-cookies-and-similar-technologies#rules1 ↩

[AngelCrawford]

Because JavaScript is blocked, there's no way to wait for consent before downloading the tracking pixel.

Oh, this was the fact that hit me, you are completely right. Didn't thought about this, I'm learning >.<

Thank you :)