# FastStats.io - Privacy-First Web Analytics
# https://faststats.io

> FastStats is a lightweight, privacy-focused web analytics platform. GDPR-compliant Google Analytics alternative with no cookies, EU-hosted servers, and real-time dashboard. Built for businesses that respect user privacy.

## Company
- Product: FastStats
- Developer: INUX Cloud s.r.o.
- Location: Galvaniho 12B, Bratislava 82104, Slovakia
- VAT: SK2120189005
- Contact: sales@faststats.io
- Data Hosting: European Union (100% EU-hosted)

## What is FastStats?
FastStats is a web analytics tool that tracks website visitors without using cookies or collecting personal data. It provides real-time insights into pageviews, visitors, referrers, and user behavior while remaining fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. No cookie consent banners required.

## Key Features
- **Privacy-First**: No cookies, no personal data collection, no fingerprinting
- **GDPR Compliant**: Fully compliant without consent banners
- **Real-Time Analytics**: Live visitor dashboard with instant updates
- **Lightweight Script**: Under 1KB tracking script, no impact on page speed
- **EU-Hosted**: All data stored in European data centers
- **Custom Events**: Track button clicks, form submissions, custom actions
- **Funnels & Goals**: Conversion tracking and user flow analysis
- **API Access**: Full REST API for data export and integrations
- **Email Reports**: Automated weekly/monthly reports
- **Multiple Websites**: Manage all your sites from one dashboard
- **Team Access**: Invite team members with role-based permissions
- **White Label**: Custom branding for agencies (Enterprise)

## Pricing Plans

### Free Plan - €0/month
- 10,000 pageviews/month
- 1 website
- 30-day data retention
- Basic analytics
- Community support

### Pro Plan - €9.90/month
- 100,000 pageviews/month
- 50 websites
- 365-day data retention
- Custom events & goals
- Funnels & retention analysis
- API access
- Email reports
- Priority support

### Enterprise Plan - €99/month
- 1,000,000 pageviews/month
- Unlimited websites
- 730-day data retention (2 years)
- Organization/team management
- White-label options
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations

### Additional Pageviews
- Pro: €1 per 10,000 extra pageviews
- Enterprise: €0.50 per 10,000 extra pageviews

## Installation
Simple one-line script installation:
```html
<script async src="https://faststats.io/js/script.js" data-website-id="YOUR-WEBSITE-ID"></script>
```

Integrations available for:
- WordPress (plugin)
- React / Next.js
- Vue.js / Nuxt
- Angular
- PHP
- Ruby on Rails
- Any HTML website

## Comparison vs Google Analytics
| Feature | FastStats | Google Analytics |
|---------|-----------|------------------|
| Cookie-free | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| GDPR without consent | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| EU data hosting | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (US) |
| Real-time | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited |
| Script size | <1KB | ~45KB |
| Free tier | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Data ownership | ✅ You own it | ❌ Google owns it |
| Learning curve | Easy | Complex |

## Use Cases
- **Businesses**: Track website performance without privacy concerns
- **E-commerce**: Monitor conversions while respecting customer privacy
- **Agencies**: White-label analytics for client websites
- **Bloggers**: Simple, lightweight tracking for content sites
- **SaaS**: Product analytics without user consent friction
- **Healthcare/Legal**: Privacy-compliant analytics for sensitive industries

## Technical Specifications
- Tracking script: <1KB gzipped
- Data storage: ClickHouse database
- API: REST API with JSON responses
- Uptime: 99.9% SLA (Enterprise)
- Data export: CSV, JSON, API
- Retention: 30 days to 2 years depending on plan

## FAQ

### Does FastStats use cookies?
No. FastStats is 100% cookie-free. We use privacy-friendly methods to count unique visitors without storing any data on user devices.

### Is FastStats GDPR compliant?
Yes. FastStats is fully GDPR compliant by design. Since we don't collect personal data or use cookies, no consent banner is required.

### Where is my data stored?
All data is stored in EU data centers (Germany/Finland). We never transfer data outside the European Union.

### Can I migrate from Google Analytics?
Yes. You can run FastStats alongside GA during transition. We provide guides for migration and can import historical data on Enterprise plans.

### Do you offer refunds?
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans.

### Is there an API?
Yes. Pro and Enterprise plans include full REST API access for data export and custom integrations.

## Links
- Website: https://faststats.io
- Documentation: https://faststats.io/docs
- Features: https://faststats.io/features.html
- Pricing: https://faststats.io/#pricing
- API Docs: https://faststats.io/api-integrations.html
- Privacy Policy: https://faststats.io/privacy.html
- Terms of Service: https://faststats.io/terms.html
- Contact: sales@faststats.io