Trackers are everywhere and come in many different forms. Some tracking methods are more invasive than others; this post aims to explain what “trackers” are, how they work, and give examples of the data they collect.
A word on Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting, tracking, and trackers go hand-in-hand. Generally, fingerprinting focuses on reliably identifying unique users – this identity is often then used by tracking mechanisms.
Fingerprinting uses the information found on/sent by your device to identify you and subsequently track you. Identification by unique properties such as browser settings, device information, and connected networks (to incl
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