Digital Footprint
IP Addresses
Cookies
Apps and Devices
Social Media
Search Engines
Ways to reduce your digital footprint
Cookies
Cookies are small blocks of data created by a web server while a user is browsing a website and placed on the user's computer or other device by the user's web browser.
IP Addresses
An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label such as 192.0.2.1 that is assigned to a device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. IP addresses serve two main functions: network interface identification, and location addressing.
Social Media
Everything you post on social media can be seen by the public and everyone, unless you have your account on private.
Search Engines
When you type something into a search engine, the engine that you are searching on tracks and stores your search history, it will then see what you are searching and advertise you with things you search.
Apps and Games
When you install a game or app on your phone, you can give permission for that app to track your phone.
Ways to reduce digital Footprint
Use Private Browsing - Enable 'Incognito' or 'Private' modes in your browser to limit data storage. Delete Cookies: Regularly clear your browser cookies to reduce tracking Adjust Privacy Settings: Review privacy settings on social media and apps to control what is shared. Use a VPN: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) can mask your IP address and encrypt yourconnection. Be Cautious of What You Share: Think before you post on social media or fill out online forms
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Digital Footprint
IP Addresses
Cookies
Apps and Devices
Social Media
Search Engines
Ways to reduce your digital footprint
Cookies
Cookies are small blocks of data created by a web server while a user is browsing a website and placed on the user's computer or other device by the user's web browser.
IP Addresses
An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label such as 192.0.2.1 that is assigned to a device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. IP addresses serve two main functions: network interface identification, and location addressing.
Social Media
Everything you post on social media can be seen by the public and everyone, unless you have your account on private.
Search Engines
When you type something into a search engine, the engine that you are searching on tracks and stores your search history, it will then see what you are searching and advertise you with things you search.
Apps and Games
When you install a game or app on your phone, you can give permission for that app to track your phone.
Ways to reduce digital Footprint
Use Private Browsing - Enable 'Incognito' or 'Private' modes in your browser to limit data storage. Delete Cookies: Regularly clear your browser cookies to reduce tracking Adjust Privacy Settings: Review privacy settings on social media and apps to control what is shared. Use a VPN: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) can mask your IP address and encrypt yourconnection. Be Cautious of What You Share: Think before you post on social media or fill out online forms