Referrer

Tracking

A web signal that can show which page you came from.

Definition

A referrer (often spelled “Referer” in web tech) is information a browser can send about the page you visited before.

In plain English A web signal that can show which page you came from.

Why it matters: It can leak what you were reading or searching for, including sensitive URLs.

Example: Clicking a link can send the previous page’s address to the next site.

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

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