Title: Using Bluekai
Last modified: September 2, 2016

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# Using Bluekai

 *  Anonymous User 8411015
 * (@anonymized-8411015)
 * [12 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-bluekai/)
 * Bluekai is used by this plugin – collecting data for someone else’s purpose is
   not on, particularly without the site owners permission – Ghosting identified
   this for me. This can be turned of by disabling the analytics.
 * The plugin should be clear when this type of activity is builtin.

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 *  Plugin Author [Shareaholic](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shareaholic/)
 * (@shareaholic)
 * [12 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-bluekai/#post-7836794)
 * @1503wmike
 * We’re experimenting with overlaying BlueKai data over Shareaholic Analytics to(
   theoretically) make it better. Which is why when you disable Analytics, the BlueKai
   integration part also goes away as well since it’s no longer needed for anything.
   This is an experimental integration as we’re also in the process of learning 
   about what is possible — we do think there is a treasure trove of data that one
   could overlay to provide a very interesting analytics view.
 * Regardless, we ARE working on specific controls on enabling/disabling BlueKai(
   and any other non-shareaholic data sources) if you chose to use Analytics but
   do not want BlueKai. This should be ready soon.
 * We mention overlaying non-shareaholic datasets over Shareaholic Analytics in 
   the plugin description and also in the ToS. Do you feel we should we put this
   info in the admin menu as well? Somewhere else? We do not ever intend to hide
   anything (we apologize if it felt that way in any way) and our goal is all about
   helping YOU engage and learn more about your site visitors through the shareaholic
   platform. We’re all ears on how we can improve — and we will follow through, 
   as we always do.
 *  [wmike1503](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wmike1503/)
 * (@wmike1503)
 * [12 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-bluekai/#post-7836799)
 * Thank you for your response.
 * The point I am trying to make is that data sharing should be under the control
   of the site owner. There are far too many plugins that ‘mine data’ without the
   users permission.
 * I would recommend putting controls in the admin menu allowing the user to make
   conscious decisions on how and who data is shared with.
 * Mike
 *  Plugin Author [Shareaholic](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shareaholic/)
 * (@shareaholic)
 * [12 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-bluekai/#post-7836810)
 * Hi Mike, we pushed out the controls to production yesterday. To set your site’s
   preference, click on “General Website Settings” in the Shareaholic WordPress 
   admin menu -> scroll down to the “Analytics General Settings” section -> uncheck“
   Use trusted third party data services” -> Save Settings. This will turn off BlueKai
   and any other third party data overlay for the site. You can change this setting
   at any time going forward.
 * Thanks again for your feedback (please keep it coming). We’re trying very hard
   to deliver a service that is loved by everyone, and your feedback and advice 
   is an integral and very valuable part of making that happen.
 *  [hiflyman](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hiflyman/)
 * (@hiflyman)
 * [12 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/using-bluekai/#post-7836817)
 * Hi Bluekai, also now appearing as a cross domain script and recommended by google
   page speed, gtmetrix and waterfall for removal.
 * deactivation of plugin solves problem.
 * Shame the plugin seemed to be working quite well, sigh

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