[ripe-list] https://www.ripe.net/ inappropriate javascript

Hi all,

Sorry for the delay, but we've been taking steps to resolve the issue.

As others have pointed out, with the large amount of content available
on ripe.net, it's no easy task to make sure users can quickly find the
information they need. The redesign we carried out a few years ago
helped tackle the issue by improving the navigational structure and
functionality, but it was only a first step.

Our continuing work here relies on getting a more thorough understanding
of how people actually use the website. In the past, this meant testing
small user groups, but our user base soon grew too large and diverse for
this to be effective. We then started using Piwik/Matomo to get a
clearer picture. Later, we started using Google Analytics, which offered
a number of features not available in Piwik at the time.

With that said, we appreciate the concerns that have been raised, and
we've taken another look at our approach. With two analytical tools that
now deliver pretty much the same insights, we have made the decision to
continue with Piwik only. Therefore, we have disabled Google Analytics
on all the websites we manage.

The data we collect via Piwik is anonymised (IP addresses are truncated
to include only the first three bytes) and hosted internally by us.
Alongside this, we will of course continue to follow developments in EU
case law and modify our cookie practices accordingly as relevant changes
occur.

Kind regards,
Mirjam Kühne
Senior Community Builder
RIPE NCC