• Gaywallet (they/it)@beehaw.orgOP
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    1 year ago

    I think it’s important to highlight that it’s not just public information but they are using information to pinpoint your location when you post negative things about army generals.

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      1 year ago

      Very true. Beyond IP tracking, these organizations can conduct “legal stalking” by purchasing personal data from brokers.

      The one thing was a little surprising to me was that mobile ad sites used GPS location, doesn’t seem necessary to serve ads. But why voluntarily reduce the profitability of your business I suppose?