Mastering Eloqua’s Strict Mode: What Every Admin Needs to Know

In Part 1 of this series, we explained to marketers why “Ask First” consent matters and how Eloqua’s Strict Mode helps organizations comply with GDPR and similar regulations. That post focused on the why — the business case, the regulatory drivers, and the trust benefits of asking before tracking.

This post is Part 2. It is written for administrators and developers who need to put those principles into practice. Here we cover the core concepts, the four Strict Mode options, the correct implementation sequence, testing, and common pitfalls.

Key Takeaway: Part 1 explained the business reasons for Strict Mode. Part 2 shows you the technical steps to implement it correctly.