# Third-Party Cookies Are Losing Their Edge

> Google has backed away from its ambition to completely phase out third-party cookies in Chrome. At the same time, privacy protections like Privacy Sandbox and new incognito safeguards continue to roll out. Here is how yo

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Publicerad: 2025-09-08T08:15:41

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Google has backed away from its ambition to completely phase out third-party cookies in Chrome. At the same time, privacy protections like Privacy Sandbox and new incognito safeguards continue to roll out. Here is how you secure your data foundation, regardless of the next technical turn.</h3>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Short version</strong></p>

<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Google has scrapped plans to remove third-party cookies, but is maintaining privacy protections in incognito mode and rolling out IP protection later on</li>

<li>Focusing on first-party data is more important than ever: create a value exchange, implement server-side tracking, ensure a clear consent experience, and treat email collection as currency</li>

<li>You need to be able to communicate measurement uncertainty responsibly to management and the CFO</li>

<li>We build lead magnets and server-side tracking and optimize your forms in just a few days</li>
</ul>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The current situation</strong></p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Google has abandoned its plans to scrap third-party cookies. Users can still control this via Chrome as usual. Meanwhile, work continues on the Privacy Sandbox to protect users in incognito mode, alongside IP protocols rolling out later this year. This means you can continue using third-party cookies for a while longer, but the risks of fragmented data and decreased insight are increasing.</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>First-party playbook for resilient growth</strong></p>

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<li>Value exchange. Speak openly about why you collect data and what the visitor gets in return</li>

<li>Server-side tracking. Move your analytics away from browser restrictions and make data stable even if cookies are blocked</li>

<li>Consent UX. Make consent simple and clear with the right language, transparent information, and active choice</li>

<li>Email as currency. Provide value immediately, such as guides or insights. Email becomes a key touchpoint and data source as cookies lose momentum</li>
</ol>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>How to communicate measurement uncertainty internally</strong></p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Management and CFOs expect clear figures. This means you need to provide both numbers and confidence</p>

<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Show how data is collected and what might have been lost due to browser limitations</li>

<li>Describe trends rather than exact levels and demonstrate how first-party and server-side data reduce uncertainty</li>

<li>Set clear goals for KPIs and calculate impact based on expected traffic and anticipated data loss</li>
</ul>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When your internal resources are stretched thin, we help build lead magnets and implement server-side tracking. We optimize form flows and consent experiences in just a few days, so you can continue generating leads and growth without getting stuck in unreliable data.</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Common mistakes</strong></p>

<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Relying too heavily on third-party cookies even when signals show they are on their way out</li>

<li>Collecting data without offering clear value in return</li>

<li>Communicating measurement uncertainty as a problem instead of a matter of transparency</li>

<li>Waiting to adjust until privacy protections change even further</li>
</ul>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Summary and conclusion</strong></p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Google has halted the plan to remove third-party cookies, but privacy shifts are nonetheless a reality. First-party data and server-side tracking are not just alternatives; they are the new standard. Demonstrate value externally, collect emails with generosity, make consent clear, and communicate uncertainty with real data. In doing so, you can build resilient growth even in uncertain times.</p>

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