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A tiny invisible image used to track views and actions.

Definition

A tracking pixel is a tiny (often invisible) image or snippet that reports when you open a page or email.

In plain English A tiny invisible image used to track views and actions.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can quietly collect data like time, IP address, and device info.

Example

Example: An email pixel tells a sender that you opened the email.