Pinterest Conversions API

Connect TrackFlow to Pinterest Conversions API to send conversion events directly from your server for improved attribution and optimization.

Why Use Pinterest Conversions API?

  • Reliable tracking: Server-side events aren't blocked by browsers
  • Better attribution: More accurate conversion data for reporting
  • Enhanced optimization: Improved ad delivery with more data signals
  • Privacy-compliant: Works with cookie restrictions

Step 1: Get Your Tag ID

  1. Go to Pinterest Ads Manager
  2. Click AdsConversions
  3. Select your Pinterest Tag (or create one)
  4. Copy your Tag ID (numeric string)

Step 2: Generate Conversions Access Token

  1. Go to Pinterest Developers
  2. Create or select your app
  3. Go to Access Tokens
  4. Generate a token with ads:write permission
  5. Copy the token (starts with "pina_")

Note

Make sure your Pinterest app has the ads:write scope enabled. You may need to request access if your app is new.

Step 3: Add Pixel to TrackFlow

  1. Go to your store in TrackFlow
  2. Click Pixels tab
  3. Click Add Pixel
  4. Select Pinterest Ads
  5. Enter your Tag ID and Access Token
  6. Click Save Pixel

Events Sent to Pinterest

TrackFlow EventPinterest EventParameters
PageViewpage_visitevent_source_url
ViewContentview_categoryproduct_id, product_price, currency
AddToCartadd_to_cartproduct_id, product_price, currency, quantity
InitiateCheckoutcheckoutproduct_id, value, currency, order_quantity
Purchasecheckoutproduct_id, value, currency, order_id, order_quantity

User Data for Matching

TrackFlow sends hashed user data for enhanced matching:

  • em: SHA256 hashed email (lowercase, trimmed)
  • hashed_maids: Mobile advertising IDs if available
  • client_ip_address: Customer IP
  • client_user_agent: Browser info
  • click_id: Pinterest click ID from URL (_epik parameter)

Troubleshooting

Events Not Appearing

  • Verify your Tag ID is correct
  • Ensure your access token has ads:write permission
  • Check that the token hasn't expired
  • Allow up to 24 hours for events to appear

Authentication Errors

  • Regenerate your access token
  • Verify your Pinterest app is approved
  • Check that your ad account is linked to the app

Next Steps