I have just been reading that even using a browser in incognito mode along with a VPN doesn't ensure privacy.
Websites can use something called fingerprinting to identify your device. My basic understanding is that your browser sends lots of information about your computer to every website you visit and this enables that website to work out a unique signature for each device which lands on them. I have no idea how many websites do this.
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Websites can use something called fingerprinting to identify your device. My basic understanding is that your browser sends lots of information about your computer to every website you visit and this enables that website to work out a unique signature for each device which lands on them. I have no idea how many websites do this.
Your Browser Is Leaking Information About You. Here’s How to Stop It
Browser fingerprinting is a sneaky way your web activity is tracked, and no matter what browser you use, it's probably designed to allow it. Still, you can protect your privacy with a few extra steps. Here's how.
