Why use a match key?
The problem
Each order’s traffic.csv includes an anonymized device id
(device_id_masked). By default that mask is
unique to that order. The same mobile device in two different orders
looks like two different ids — so you cannot join traffic.csv files to spot
repeat visiting devices across areas or date ranges.
What the match key does
When you enable the add-on and supply a key (generate one or paste your own), masks
are derived using your key. Use the
same key on later orders and the same devices keep the same
device_id_masked across traffic.csv files — ready to join in
Excel, Python, or your BI tool.
What it is not
- Not a login or account — VisitsInPoly stays anonymous; you hold the key.
- Not a raw advertising id (MAID) — you still only get a masked value.
- Not a one-time purchase — the small add-on is charged on each order where you enable it.
When it is worth it
Buy once for a single listing check? You can skip it. Planning several areas or date windows and want to compare overlap or returning visiting devices? Turn it on, save the key, and reuse it.