Analytics System

GameShield's analytics system provides comprehensive monitoring and analysis capabilities for your CAPTCHA implementation.

Architecture

The analytics system follows a modular provider pattern:

┌─────────────────┐     ┌───────────────────┐     ┌────────────────────┐
│  CaptchaSDK     │     │  AnalyticsManager │     │  AnalyticsProvider │
│  - Verification ├────►│  - Event tracking ├────►│  - Data storage    │
│  - Game events  │     │  - Risk scoring   │     │  - Data retrieval  │
└─────────────────┘     └───────────────────┘     └────────────────────┘

Core Components

Analytics Manager

The AnalyticsManager class handles:

• Provider management
• Event tracking
• Risk scoring
• Data aggregation

Provider Interface

The AnalyticsProvider interface defines:

interface AnalyticsProvider {
  initialize(): Promise<void>;
  trackEvent(eventName: string, data: any): void;
  getMetrics(): Promise<AnalyticsMetrics>;
}

Built-in Providers

1. LocalStorageProvider

   • Demo implementation
   • Browser localStorage-based
   • Limited data retention
   • Perfect for testing

2. Custom Provider Support

   • Self-hosted solutions
   • Database integration
   • Cloud service connection
   • Enterprise-grade storage

Data Collection

Verification Data

• Attempt timestamps
• Success/failure status
• Game type used
• Completion time
• User interaction patterns

Security Metrics

• Risk scores
• Malicious behavior flags
• Bot detection signals
• IP-based patterns

Performance Data

• Load times
• Game FPS
• Network latency
• Resource usage

Risk Scoring System

GameShield employs a sophisticated risk scoring system:

1. Input Analysis

   • Interaction patterns
   • Timing consistency
   • Movement precision

2. Behavioral Signals

   • Game completion speed
   • Error patterns
   • Unusual success rates

3. Technical Indicators

   • Browser fingerprints
   • Network patterns
   • Client environment

Implementation Guide

Basic Setup

import { CaptchaSDK, LocalStorageProvider } from '@gameshield/captcha-sdk';

const captcha = new CaptchaSDK({
  analyticsProvider: new LocalStorageProvider(),
  // other options...
});

Custom Provider

class CustomProvider implements AnalyticsProvider {
  async initialize() {
    // Setup connection, initialize storage
  }

  async trackEvent(eventName: string, data: any) {
    // Store event data
  }

  async getMetrics() {
    // Return analytics data
    return {
      verificationAttempts: 0,
      successRate: 0,
      averageCompletionTime: 0,
      // ...other metrics
    };
  }
}

Admin Dashboard Integration

The analytics system automatically integrates with the admin dashboard:

1. Real-time metrics display
2. Interactive visualizations
3. Customizable alerts
4. Export capabilities

Best Practices

Data Collection

• Only collect necessary data
• Respect user privacy
• Follow data protection regulations
• Implement data retention policies

Performance

• Use batch processing for events
• Implement caching strategies
• Monitor provider performance
• Handle provider failures gracefully

Security

• Encrypt sensitive data
• Validate data integrity
• Monitor for abuse
• Regular security audits

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

1. Data Not Showing

   • Check provider initialization
   • Verify event tracking
   • Check dashboard connection

2. Performance Issues

   • Review batch sizes
   • Check network latency
   • Monitor resource usage

3. Provider Errors

   • Validate configuration
   • Check connectivity
   • Review error logs