How to Configure Opt-out and Do Not Track Settings for Users

 

The Opt-out option in Qualaroo allows users to block cookie tracking with its dedicated opt-out URL. Users can also opt for the Do Not Track option for Qualaroo cookies on supported browsers.

 

Disabling cookie tracking can enable users to:

 

 

In this article, you will learn:

  1. How to enable the Opt-out option 

  2. How to enable the Do not track option

 

How to enable the Opt-out option 

 

Step 1:  Go to the EDIT section.

 

Step 2: Select the checkbox in front of the “Display a description” option.

 

Edit the description  

 

Step 3: Enter the markdown syntax “[Opt-out](qualaroo.com/opt-out)” in the description box to add the option to opt-out.

 

Enter the required markdown syntax

 

The Opt-out link will appear on the nudge, as shown below. The user can opt out by clicking on this link.

 

Opt-out Link Preview   

 

Once the user navigates to the Opt-Out URL, they will be prompted to click on the “Disable Qualaroo” button. This will set a cookie called “DNT=1” on qualaroo.com, which JavaScript will detect via 3rd-party cookies.

 

NOTE:

1. Once the Opt-Out is enabled, Qualaroo will no longer store the anonymous ID associated with responses on the user's browser. Surveys will continue to display as usual.

2. Also, clearing your cookies, running in incognito/private mode, or using a different browser will enable tracking again.

 

How to enable the “Do not track” option

 

Qualaroo also supports the Do Not Track option available in commonly used web browsers. 

 

Here is how you can enable Do Not Track for browsers listed below:

 

Chrome

 

Step 1: In the top right corner of your browser, click on the Three dot menu (kebab menu) to open Settings.

 

Go to Settings

 

Step 2: Select "Cookies and other site data " under “Privacy and security.”  

 

Privacy and security

 

Step 3: Enable the “Do Not Track” option.

 

Enable "Do not track" option

 

Step 4:  Click on Confirm to enable the option.

 

Confirm

 

Safari

 

Step 1: Go to Safari and click on Preferences.

 

Go to Preferences

 

Step 2: Select the checkbox in front of the “Prevent cross-site tracking” option. 

 

Select the "Do not track" option

 

Click here to find the compatibility of the Opt-out & Do Not Track option on your browser.

 

That is all about the Opt-out & Do Not Track option.

 

 

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