Data Collection

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What is a cookie in terms of online browsing?: A small file that contains a unique identifier
Why might companies want to track your personal data?: To learn about your likes, dislikes and habits
To target you with ads
How can your data be collected offline?: Using loyalty cards
Making digital payments
What can you do to limit online tracking?: Use ad blockers
Browse incognito
Decline tracking cookies
What are tracking cookies used for?: To build a profile about you for targeted advertising
Why do most people accept all cookies on a website?: Because declining cookies is often made difficult by
What might happen with the data collected from tracking cookies?: It can be used for targeted ads
It can be sold to data brokers
How can data collection influence social media content?: Social networks show content they think you will like
What is a consequences of data collection?: Receiving targeted product suggestions
What is the name of the file which allows websites to track us?: Cookie

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