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Tracking Pixel
Tracking
A tiny invisible image used to track views and actions.
third party tracking
third party cookies
cookie syncing
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
411 terms
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Traffic Correlation
Network Privacy
Matching “who talks” with “who receives” by timing and patterns.
tor network
vpn
metadata
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Transparency
Privacy
Being clear about what data is collected and why.
privacy notice
consent
data broker
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Trojan
Threats
Malware pretending to be something safe.
malware
spyware
phishing
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Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)
Security
A protected area inside a device that runs sensitive code.
tee
secure element
secure enclave
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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Authentication
A second “proof” that it’s really you.
multi factor authentication
totp
authenticator app
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Twofish
Encryption
It’s like a secret code that scrambles your data in a very strong way so no one else can understand it.
aes
encryption
open source
🔗
Unlinkability
Privacy
Making it hard to connect two actions to the same person.
linkability
pseudonymization
anonymization
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User Consent
Consent
Your permission for data collection or use.
consent
consent management platform
privacy notice
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UTM Parameters
Tracking
Extra tags added to links to measure where clicks came from.
link tracking
analytics
privacy settings
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Voice Assistant
Privacy
A tool that listens for voice commands to help you.
app permissions
telemetry
data collection
🕳️
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Network Privacy
A private “tunnel” for your internet traffic.
vpn tunnel
split tunneling
no log policy
🕳️
VPN Tunnel
Network Privacy
The encrypted path between you and the VPN.
vpn
tls
dedicated ip
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Vulnerability Management
Security
Finding, prioritizing, and fixing vulnerabilities on an ongoing basis.
vulnerability scanning
patch
incident response
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Vulnerability Scanning
Security
Automatically checking systems for known security weaknesses.
vulnerability management
security audit
patch
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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Security
A filter that blocks suspicious web traffic.
security headers
rate limiting
bot detection
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Web3
Privacy
A name for apps built on blockchains and wallets.
blockchain
crypto wallet
decentralized
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WebAuthn
Authentication
A web standard that lets you sign in with passkeys or security keys.
passkey
fido2
security key
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WebRTC Leak
Network Privacy
When your real IP leaks through WebRTC.
vpn
ip address
dns leak
⌨️
XKeyscore
Privacy
A surveillance tool name often mentioned in privacy discussions.
mass surveillance
fisa
metadata
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XSS (Cross‑Site Scripting)
Web Security
Injecting harmful scripts into a website.
session hijacking
security headers
clickjacking
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Zero‑Day
Threats
A security bug with no fix yet.
exploit
patch
security audit
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Zero‑Knowledge
Encryption
The provider can’t see your data.
zero knowledge encryption
client side encryption
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Zero‑Knowledge Encryption
Encryption
You hold the keys, not the company.
zero knowledge
client side encryption
encryption key