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Simple Explanation of Strict Mode Tracking

edited Mar 13, 2026 1:42AM in Eloqua

1. What Strict Mode Tracking Means

Strict Mode = Eloqua will NOT track a visitor until the visitor gives consent.

Normally Eloqua tracks visitors automatically using cookies. With Strict Mode, the tracking script waits for user permission first.

Purpose:

  • Privacy compliance (GDPR / cookie laws)
  • Respect visitor consent
  • Prevent unauthorized tracking

2. Normal Tracking (Without Strict Mode)

Example: A visitor goes to: www.company.com/products

What happens:

  1. Eloqua script loads
  2. Cookie is created automatically
  3. Eloqua tracks:
  • pages visited
  • time spent
  • downloads

4. If the visitor later submits a form, the activity is linked to their contact profile.

3. Strict Mode Tracking

4. Example: Company website: www.example.com

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