IP anonymization

[MerCarru]

IP anonymization for analytics

As a library-based publisher we see this as the most ethical approach to protecting user information.

User Stories

Terence mentioned you wouldn't expose a setting in the backend so much as anonymize the IP automatically as a default.

Thanks Zach

[zdavis]

Thank you for taking the time to open this feature request. The Manifold team reviewed this issue during our bi-weekly meeting and the consensus is that this feature makes sense and is in keeping with our overall vision for the platform. Moreover, we see this request as a viable candidate for development under our current available funding. We’re adding a “planned” label to this feature to indicate that we plan on completing it within our current funding cycle.

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[MerCarru]

Thank you @zdavis for following this up. We are very happy to hear that this approach is aligned to the goals of the platform. Looking forward to the next update! All best for a happy and healthy 2022! Meredith