Your email address is more than just a way to communicate—it’s a key part of your online identity. But did you know the email address you choose can affect how much spam you receive? Spammers send millions of messages every day, targeting common name combinations in hopes of hitting a valid address. If your email […]

Sharing your email address online seems harmless, but it can open the door to spam, unwanted marketing, and even privacy risks. Before you hit “Submit,” take a moment to check the fine print and those sneaky pre-checked boxes. Here’s why it matters and how to protect yourself. Why Privacy Policies Matter Every time you enter […]

When you browse the internet, you leave a trail of data behind. Advertisers and analytics companies use this data to track your activity across websites. But what if you don’t want to be tracked? That’s where the Do Not Track (DNT) setting comes in. Let’s break down what it is, how it works, and whether […]

When you browse the web, cookies are the usual suspects for tracking your activity. But what happens inside mobile apps? Here’s the catch: apps don’t use traditional browser cookies. Instead, they rely on something even more persistent—device identifiers. How Does Tracking in Mobile Apps Work? Mobile apps can’t access browser cookies, so advertisers and analytics […]

When you think about online tracking, cookies probably come to mind. But here’s the twist: mobile apps don’t use cookies. So how do they keep tabs on you? The answer lies in device identifiers, and they’re everywhere. How Does Tracking in Mobile Apps Work? Unlike websites, mobile apps can’t rely on traditional browser cookies to […]

When you think about online tracking, cookies probably come to mind. But here’s the twist: even if you delete cookies, websites can still track you. How? Through a technique called device fingerprinting. It’s one of the most advanced tracking methods in use today, and it’s becoming more common in 2025. What Is Device Fingerprinting? Device […]