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What is the purpose of websites tracking browsing activity?
What is the purpose of websites tracking browsing activity?
- To eliminate the need for user accounts on websites
- To enhance the user's internet speed
- To make the browsing experience faster and more convenient (correct)
- To help prevent security risks for users
How do video sites like YouTube and Netflix use tracked data?
How do video sites like YouTube and Netflix use tracked data?
- To block certain videos based on browsing history
- To sell the data to advertisers
- To determine users' video preferences and suggest similar content (correct)
- To increase the cost of premium subscriptions
Why do websites sometimes use cookies to track user data?
Why do websites sometimes use cookies to track user data?
- To create a backup of user data on their servers
- To store specific information about user browsing activities (correct)
- To automatically clear browsing history after each session
- To prevent access to unauthorized websites
How does browser tracking contribute to personalized advertising?
How does browser tracking contribute to personalized advertising?
What happens if a user doesn't have an account on a website?
What happens if a user doesn't have an account on a website?
In what way does browser tracking impact online security?
In what way does browser tracking impact online security?
What is one potential benefit of cookies according to the text?
What is one potential benefit of cookies according to the text?
How can you limit cookie tracking on your computer?
How can you limit cookie tracking on your computer?
What is one way websites track user activity besides using cookies?
What is one way websites track user activity besides using cookies?
What happens if you search for a specific product like a coffeemaker on Google according to the text?
What happens if you search for a specific product like a coffeemaker on Google according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Do Not Track setting in web browsers?
What is the purpose of the Do Not Track setting in web browsers?
What is a possible consequence of creating an account with a website like Facebook or Google?
What is a possible consequence of creating an account with a website like Facebook or Google?
