Analyze Right Code of Ethics

At Analyze Right, we help leaders improve their organizations by focusing on what works and eliminating what doesn’t. We are committed to doing what is right, even when it’s not easy.

In digital analytics, the Digital Analytics Association (DAA) has a Code of Ethics. We follow this code and have our own guiding principles to make sure we serve our clients with the highest standards.

Our Core Principles

At Analyze Right, we stand by three core principles: Privacy, Integrity, and Honesty. These principles guide every decision we make and ensure that we serve our clients with the highest standards.

Privacy

We prioritize safeguarding customer data, collecting only what's necessary, and staying compliant with privacy laws to ensure secure and ethical data practices.

1. Protecting Customer Data
We promise to protect your customers’ data. Customers provide sensitive information, and we keep it safe. We also tell you if any personal data is collected by mistake. We educate our clients about data collection practices and laws to make sure your data is always secure.

Example:

Client Request

Can we track email addresses in Google Analytics?

Wrong Approach

Let’s track email addresses in a custom field.

Our Approach

Collecting email addresses is against Google’s rules. If we need a user ID, we must hash the value before capturing it in GA.
2. Collecting Only Necessary Data
We collect only the data you need. More data isn’t always better. Collecting unnecessary data can be risky and unhelpful. We focus on capturing important data points to get the best insights.
Example:

Client Request

We want to track every click.

Wrong Approach

Let’s set up automated click-tracking.

Our Approach

For a banking website, tracking every click might capture sensitive information. Let’s focus on important user actions and design a smart tracking strategy.
3. Staying Informed on Privacy Laws
We keep up with privacy laws to ensure compliance and protect our clients. We understand global data privacy laws and their impact on our clients’ businesses.
Example:

Client Inquiry

Do we need to comply with GDPR?

Wrong Approach

We’re a US company, so GDPR doesn’t apply.

Our Approach

Even as a US company, you have EU visitors. Let’s review visitor data and help determine the best privacy policy while keeping you informed of upcoming US privacy laws.

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of data accuracy, transparency, and clear communication, ensuring that your insights are both reliable and actionable.
1. Ensuring Data Quality
We make sure your data is accurate and reliable. Good data leads to good insights. We design, implement, and check data collection to ensure it is correct and useful.
Example:

Data Issue

This data point seems off.

Wrong Approach

The report is due, just send it.

Our Approach

Note the issue in the analysis, explain its impact, and recommend a fix.
2. Avoiding Data Misinterpretation
We never mislead with data. We provide clear and accurate data interpretations without bias.
Example:

Client Disappointment

Visitors aren’t clicking on the homepage carousel.

Wrong Approach

Report conversion rate instead to look better.

Our Approach

Explain that visitors don’t interact with the carousel and suggest other focus areas for better conversion.
3. Clear Documentation
We provide clear, simple documentation to make sure clients understand their data collection and can interpret it accurately.
Example:

Client Request

We need to understand our data collection details.

Wrong Approach

Check the configurations in the tag manager.

Our Approach

Create simple documentation for every implementation so everyone understands and accurately interprets the data.

Honesty

We value transparency and trust, ensuring that our communication is always straightforward, even when delivering tough news.
1. Telling the Truth, Even When It’s Bad News
We promise to tell the truth, even when the news isn’t good. We believe in providing honest feedback and recommendations, rather than misleading reports.
Example:

Client Expectation

How much have conversion rates increased since the site revamp?

Wrong Approach

Highlight a short period with positive data.

Our Approach

Report that users are getting stuck on the billing page and suggest A/B testing to improve conversion.
2. Accountability for Mistakes
We own up to our mistakes and take steps to correct them, maintaining transparency with our clients.
Example:

Unexpected Change

Client published data layer changes early, and the tag manager updates aren’t live yet.

Wrong Approach

Fix it quietly before they notice.

Our Approach

Explain the issue, its impact, and the resolution timeline to the client.
3. Following the Golden Rule
We advise clients as we would our own business, aiming for long-term success and integrity.
Example:

Tracking Issues

The client’s data requires cleanup but they don’t want to upgrade tracking.

Wrong Approach

Leave it as is.

Our Approach

Explain the long-term benefits of upgrading tracking and show cleaned-up report examples to help them decide.

Our Promise

We follow this code of ethics to protect our clients, their customers, and ourselves. Our goal is to build trust and strengthen relationships with everyone we work with.

For more information about our services and ethical practices, visit AnalyzeRight.

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