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Tracking Pixel

What is Tracking Pixel?

A tracking pixel is a 1 × 1 px transparent image or JavaScript snippet embedded on a site or email to record user actions and send data back to analytics or ad platforms.

Key points

  • Uses: Page views, conversions, remarketing lists, email opens
  • Data sent: URL, timestamp, device, campaign ID.
  • Privacy: Subject to GDPR/CCPA consent banners.
  • Placement: Header, body end, or tag manager.
  • Testing: Browser network tab; look for 200 OK ping.

Pro tips

  • Fire conversion events only after successful checkout.
  • Use server-side tagging to offset cookie-loss.


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