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DNT - do not track
Do Not Track (DNT)
Another common misconception is related to a certain browser configuration better known as DNT.
That’s an acronym for “Do Not Track” and it can be turned on basically on any current browser.
Similarly to the private mode, it’s not hard to find people that believe they will not be tracked if they
have this configuration on. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. Currently, DNT is just a way for
you to tell the websites you visit that you do not want them to track you. But, in fact, they are the
ones who will decide if they will respect your choice or not. In other words, DNT is a way to opt-out
from website tracking, but there is no guarantee on that choice.
Technically, this is done by simply sending an extra flag on the header of the HTTP request protocol
(DNT: 1) upon requesting data from a web server. If you want to know more about this topic, the
website https://allaboutdnt.com is good starting point.
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