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Browser Fingerprinting

Tracking

Identifying you from your browser’s unique features.

Definition

Browser fingerprinting is identifying a user by combining browser details into a unique profile.

In plain English Identifying you from your browser’s unique features.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can follow you across sites without cookies or accounts.

Example

Example: A site uses your screen size, plugins, and settings to recognize you later.