At this point it not about passive collection, corporations are going to extreme ends to get our data.

https://www.zeropartydata.es/p/localhost-tracking-explained-it-could

I am interested in what people are doing to enforce their privacy while using the web.

I have some things in place, looking to compare with the community.

(btw, I am new here, this is my first post. So uh… Hi )

  • ravenaspiring@sh.itjust.works
    1·
    1 month ago

    This android only.

    From the article:

    Meta managed to do this even when:

    • You aren’t using the app (but have a session open in the background).

    • You haven’t logged into your account in the browser.

    • You’re browsing in incognito mode.

    • You’re using a VPN.

    • You delete cookies at the end of every session.

    The captured data includes:

    • Complete browsing history with specific URLs

    • Products added to cart and purchases made

    • Registrations on websites and completed forms

    • Temporal behavioral patterns across websites and apps

    • Direct linking to real identities on social networks

    You’re not affected if (and only if)

    • You access Facebook and Instagram via the web, without having the apps installed on your phone

    • You browse on desktop computers or use iOS (iPhones)

    • You always used the Brave browser or the DuckDuckGo search engine on mobile

    • relic4322@lemmy.mlOP
      1·
      1 month ago

      I think if you are using any meta app on your phone yes. I would assume yes, if they put in the time to figure out the security bypasses then I cant see why they would limit it to one app. I removed all meta apps from my phone.