Tracking the Trackers: Analyzing Online Advertising and Data Collection
In this post, I dive into the hidden world of online tracking using the Disconnect browser extension. After visiting eight different websites—covering civic, e-commerce, news, and social media—I discovered that Amazon had the highest number of trackers! This finding highlights how major e-commerce platforms rely heavily on advertising networks, data collection, and personalized marketing to optimize their business.
I analyze the privacy implications of excessive tracking, discuss why companies like Amazon need so much user data, and reflect on how this impacts the average internet user.
Check out my findings, a screenshot of Amazon's tracking data, and a discussion on whether an ad-supported internet is sustainable in the long run.
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Government Of Canada
Wealth Health Organization
Amazon.ca
Ebay.ca
CBC News
New York Times
Twitter.com
