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Pr i v a c y – Wh a t ’s t h a t ?


            This does not necessarily mean that you or the data
            collected about you are in danger. However, we should
            all be aware of how and why our data is collected. In the
            end,it is our own data.



            AN OVERVIEW OF INTERNET TRACKING


            Internet tracking is the practice of monitoring and
            analyzing the activities of Internet users, typically with
            the goal of providing a more personalized experience
            while they browse the web.

            In layman’s terms, Internet tracking is the process by
            which websites analyze our behavior when we visit
            them. It’s also more common than you’d think, with 79
            percent of websites allegedly engaging in the practice. It
            is critical to note that tracking users on websites is not
            illegal, but it is also not widely known.



            WHY DO WEBSITES LOG OUR ACTIVITIES?


            People have an irrational belief that the more they know,
            the more they can comprehend. However, that is, in
            essence, the idea behind Internet tracking: the more
            information websites have about us, the better they
            understand how to entertain us.

            This can result in a faster and more convenient website
            browsing experience. You might even consider it useful
            that YouTube or Netflix is so good at recommending the
            show you want to binge-watch next. Or the fact that the
            first thing you see when you enter the Amazon website is
            the item you want to buy.



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