Online tracking plays a huge role in your digital privacy—or lack thereof. When you log in to profiles, use search engines, or do anything else on the web, sites will track your data through cookies and other means. Information like how you browse, what kinds of pages you frequent, and what types of advertisements you interact with contribute to online profiling, marketing, and more.
Web tracking collects and shares your data for anyone to access. It’s a nuisance at best and a security risk at worst. That’s why many online users are looking for ways to avoid tracking and create a safer, more enjoyable online experience. Protect your digital privacy with these simple ways to stop being tracked online.
Use Private Browsers and Search Engines
Investing in tools that block cookies and other tracking techniques allows you to browse with peace of mind. Many of these tools also prevent ads and other popups from slowing down your browsing experience, making it much easier to find what you need online without the annoying distractions of ad-riddled websites. You can use private browsers, anti-tracking browser extensions, and private search engines to protect your online activity and prevent tracking, ads, and profiling.
Avoid Public Wi-Fi Networks
Smart online habits can also help prevent tracking and preserve your digital security. One of the simplest ways to stop being tracked online is to avoid public Wi-Fi networks and only use secure, private networks. If you have to use public Wi-Fi, pay attention to the sites you visit and only browse on secure websites that have https in the URL. Avoid accessing or using personal data—for example, making financial transactions—when on public Wi-Fi. Finally, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) to secure your device wherever you are.
Use Multiple Browsers and Logins
The more you consolidate accounts with a single login—such as logging into multiple websites with an existing Google or Facebook account—the more sites and companies have access to any data linked with your account. That’s why it’s always best to make separate accounts and profiles for every website you frequent. You should also do this for your browsers. Using multiple browsers with different profiles helps separate your data, making it harder to track activity between accounts. In addition to preventing tracking, this minimizes the risk and impact of data loss if an account does get hacked.
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