=== Metrix Analytics ===
Contributors: metrixse
Plugin URI: https://www.metrix.se/
Tags: analytics, privacy, gdpr, tracking, statistics
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Privacy-focused web analytics with real-time visitor insights. GDPR compliant alternative to Google Analytics.

== Description ==

Metrix Analytics is a privacy-focused web analytics solution that provides real-time visitor insights while respecting user privacy and maintaining GDPR compliance. This plugin seamlessly integrates your WordPress site with Metrix Analytics tracking.

**Key Features:**
* Privacy-focused analytics
* GDPR compliant
* Real-time visitor insights
* Easy WordPress integration
* Lightweight and fast
* No impact on site performance

**Why Choose Metrix Analytics?**
* Respect user privacy with cookieless tracking
* Get actionable insights without compromising visitor privacy
* Simple setup and configuration
* Swedish-developed with EU privacy standards in mind

Learn more about Metrix Analytics at [metrix.se](https://www.metrix.se/).

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/metrix-analytics` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Use the Settings -> Metrix Analytics screen to configure the plugin.
4. Sign up for a free Metrix Analytics account at [https://dashboard.metrix.se](https://dashboard.metrix.se)
5. Add your domain and copy the tracking ID to the plugin settings.

== External services ==

This plugin connects to the Metrix Analytics service to provide web analytics functionality for your WordPress site.

**Service:** Metrix Analytics tracking service
**Purpose:** To collect and analyze website visitor data for analytics insights
**Domain:** https://track.metrix.se

**What data is sent:**
The plugin loads a tracking script from https://track.metrix.se/metrix.js and sends the following visitor data:
* Page views and URL information
* Referrer information
* Browser and device information
* User interaction data (clicks, scrolls, time on page)
* IP address (processed in a privacy-compliant manner)

**When data is sent:**
Data is transmitted when visitors access pages on your website where the tracking script is active. The plugin only sends data when a valid tracking ID is configured in the plugin settings.

**Privacy and compliance:**
Metrix Analytics is designed to be GDPR compliant and uses cookieless tracking to respect user privacy.

**Service provider:** Metrix Analytics
**Website:** [https://www.metrix.se/](https://www.metrix.se/)
**Terms of Service:** [https://www.metrix.se/villkor/](https://www.metrix.se/villkor/)
**Privacy Policy:** [https://www.metrix.se/integritetspolicy/](https://www.metrix.se/integritetspolicy/)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is Metrix Analytics GDPR compliant? =

Yes, Metrix Analytics is designed with privacy in mind and is fully GDPR compliant. It uses cookieless tracking and respects visitor privacy.

= Do I need to add a cookie banner? =

No, Metrix Analytics uses cookieless tracking, so you don't need to display cookie banners for analytics purposes.

= How do I get my tracking ID? =

1. Sign up for a free account at [https://dashboard.metrix.se](https://dashboard.metrix.se)
2. Add your website domain in the dashboard
3. Copy the tracking ID from the Configuration tab
4. Paste it into the plugin settings

= Will this slow down my website? =

No, Metrix Analytics is designed to be lightweight and loads asynchronously without affecting your website's performance.

== Screenshots ==

1. Plugin settings page with easy configuration
2. Getting started guide with step-by-step instructions
3. Clean and intuitive admin interface

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Basic tracking functionality
* Admin configuration interface
* Swedish and English language support
* GDPR compliant tracking

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Metrix Analytics WordPress plugin.