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Probabilistic Tracking

Tracking

Guessing it’s you based on patterns, not a single ID.

Definition

Probabilistic tracking tries to link your activity across apps or sites by matching patterns (like device type, timing, and behavior).

In plain English Guessing it’s you based on patterns, not a single ID.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can track you even if cookies are blocked, because it relies on “best guesses.”

Example

Example: An ad company guesses two visits are from the same person based on similar device signals.