Which statement best describes aggregated website metrics?
- Combined across many users so individuals cannot be identified
- Includes your exact clicks tied to your identity
- Shares your personal details with partners
- I’m not sure
What does differential privacy aim to do?
- Add statistical noise so trends remain while individuals are protected
- Encrypt data end-to-end so only the company can read it
- Only remove names; everything else stays the same
- I’m not sure
How confident are you that privacy‑preserving metrics protect your identity?
Which controls would you want for privacy‑preserving analytics on websites? Select all that apply.
- On/off toggle for analytics
- Per‑purpose controls (e.g., performance, personalization)
- Per‑metric controls (e.g., time on page, clicks)
- Time‑limited consent (auto‑expires)
- Session‑only consent (resets when I close the browser)
- View or download a record of metrics collected
Please rank these control designs from most to least preferred.
What default should websites use for privacy‑preserving analytics?
- Off by default (opt‑in)
- On by default with clear notice and easy opt‑out
- Ask me on first visit, then remember my choice
- No preference
If you opt in, how long should your consent last before it expires?
Imagine a site collects only aggregated usage metrics with differential privacy to improve page performance. No raw logs are stored, and you can change your choice anytime from a visible Privacy menu. How comfortable would you be with this setup?
Attention check: To confirm you are paying attention, please select option C below.
- Option A
- Option B
- Option C
- Option D
Which of the following best describes your gender?
- Man
- Woman
- Non‑binary
- Prefer not to say
Where do you primarily live?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
What is your current employment status?
- Employed full‑time
- Employed part‑time
- Self‑employed
- Student
- Unemployed
- Retired
- Prefer not to say
What would make explanations or controls for privacy‑preserving metrics clearer or more useful for you?
Max 600 chars
Welcome! This brief survey asks about your understanding and preferences regarding privacy‑preserving website analytics. Your responses are anonymous, and you can skip any question you prefer not to answer. There is one attention check to help ensure data quality.
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