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Third‑Party Tracking
Tracking
Tracking done by companies you didn’t directly visit.
Definition
Third‑party tracking happens when other companies (like ad networks) track you across many websites or apps.
In plain English
Tracking done by companies you didn’t directly visit.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It spreads your data across more parties and can build detailed profiles.
Example
Example: A “Like” button loads code from another company that tracks your visit.