When conversions happen cross-device
Cross-device conversions are modeled to account for users who start their journey on one device with an ad interaction, and complete the conversion on another. Learn more about cross-device conversions
For conversion values, we use the values from your observed conversions to predict the value of a modeled conversion. Learn more about attribution models and conversion value
When cookies are limited or not allowed
Conversion modeling can be used under specific conditions in the following situations:
- If conversions can’t be measured because cookies aren’t allowed by browsers, or have limited time windows then conversions are modeled based on your websites’ traffic. Learn how to improve modeling by upgrading to the Google tag and using enhanced conversions.
- When countries require consent to use cookies for advertising activities. When advertisers use consent mode, they will be able to modify their tags to provide necessary signals for Google to apply modeling to account for unconsented users.
When device IDs aren’t available
If conversion journeys including Apps can't be measured because device IDs aren't allowed (e.g. on ATT impacted traffic), conversions are modeled based on your consented or historical mobile traffic, platform APIs like SKAdNetwork, and aggregate identifiers. Learn more about Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy. For unconsented users, we don’t use the IDFA. Instead, we use aggregate identifiers and modeling to provide the best picture.
Note about SKAdNetwork: The Google Analytics for Firebase SDK supports conversion tracking using Apple's SKAdNetwork, and lets Google and participating third-party advertisers attribute an app install even when the IDFA is not available. The SDK automatically integrates with SKAdNetwork, Apple’s framework for install conversion measurement that adheres to the new privacy measures. Using Google Analytics for Firebase automatically registers your apps for SKAdNetwork attribution so that you can measure 'first open' conversions. Learn more about Best practices for iOS App campaigns
