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Where are Google Analytics stored?
Users of Google Analytics, have their data scattered across randomly selected public cloud datacenters, most of which are located in the US. To ensure the safety of those EU-US data transfers, Google used to rely on the Privacy Shield framework.
How long is Google Analytics data stored?
26 months
The maximum amount of time that Analytics will retain Google-signals data is 26 months, regardless of your settings. By default, Google signed-in data expires after 26 months.
Can you export Google Analytics data?
Export a report Analytics exports the report as it is currently displayed on your screen, so make sure that you’ve applied your desired date range and report settings. Click Export (across from the report title). Select one of the export formats: CSV.
How do I change my Google Analytics tracking ID?
In the Manage site section, select Edit site properties. Select I have upgraded to Universal Analytics. Select Save changes. The tracking ID is now added to every page on your website.
Where do I find data retention settings in Google Analytics?
For web properties: In the PROPERTY column, click Tracking Info > Data Retention. For App + Web properties: In the PROPERTY column, click Data Settings > Data Retention. For web properties: User and event data retention: select the retention period you want.
When does data get deleted from Google Analytics?
While the retention period and user-activity reset controls cover event and user-level data stored by Google Analytics, certain user-keyed data is by default deleted by Google Analytics after 6 months of inactivity for a given user.
Why do you need to stop using Google Analytics?
Using Google Analytics is a habit website owners, bloggers and web developers should try to stop. Here’s a look at why you should remove Google Analytics from your website and help create a more open, independent web that’s more friendly to the visitors.
Why are there so many mistakes in Google Analytics?
There’s a high risk of making bad decisions if you’re blindly relying on the data that you see in Google Analytics. You know the saying: garbage in, garbage out. This guide will help you minimize data skewing factors by fixing these mistakes: 1. Missing or duplicate Google Analytics code