Privacy Implications of jsDelivr
jsDelivr is classified as a low-risk cdn technology with a prevalence of 0.9% across our monitored dataset. When a website deploys jsDelivr, it creates a data channel between the visitor's browser and jsdelivr.net, allowing the collection of browsing behavior, page interactions, and potentially device fingerprinting data.
What Data Does jsDelivr Collect?
As a cdn technology, jsDelivr processes requests that may include IP addresses, user agents, referrer headers, and timing data. The privacy impact depends on the specific implementation and data retention policies of the provider.
Compliance Considerations
Under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, websites deploying jsDelivr must obtain informed consent before the technology loads, unless it falls under the “strictly necessary” exemption. With a prevalence of 0.9%, jsDelivr is one of the less common technologies in our dataset. Vendor risk teams should verify that partners using jsDelivr have implemented proper consent management and data processing agreements.
Impact on Privacy Scores
Websites using jsDelivr have an average privacy score of 63.1/100 and an average of 3.4 total trackers. As a low-risk technology, its direct impact on privacy scores is minimal. Our detailed domain reports show exactly how each tracker affects a site's overall privacy grade.