Make no mistake: You’re being tracked.
Want to be shocked? Take a look at the secret map in your smartphone that watches your every move. Tap or click here to see the map tracking you and wipe it clean
What about advertisements that follow you across the web? Facebook is one of the biggest data hogs. Tap or click for ways to stop or limit targeted ads on Facebook.
And then there are cookies, small bits of data that track your activity online. They re not just lurking in your computer. On your smartphone, cookies save your passwords and help you log on more quickly, but they can also collect a lot more than you want.
You probably know by now that Big Tech companies like Google, Apple and Amazon are chasing your every click. Itâs a great way for them to pinpoint your preferences so they can chuck personalized ads your way. But you may not know just how these companies are tracking you.
Thatâs all thanks to cookies â and weâre not talking about the kind youâd find in the bakery. Cookies are small bits of data that track your online activity as you move from site to site.
Youâll find cookies on your smartphone, too. They can save your passwords and help you log on more easily, but they can also collect so much data it can feel stifling. Thatâs why we made this helpful guide so you can crumble those cookies once and for all.