Alexstarfire comments on “Localhost tracking” explained. It could cost Meta 32 billion.

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (11 children)

Sounds like they can't track people that don't have their app. So, not something I need to worry about.

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 30 points 1 year ago (1 child)

...but what about everyone you are frequently interacting with? Not as bad obviously but I don't think you fully escape the effect is what I am saying.

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[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That doesn't matter for this particular issue as far as I can tell. This is about tracking what Facebook a user does on their device outside of the Facebook app. Even if I used my friend's phone who uses Facebook, it would count toward their profile. Same as if someone else watches stuff on your Netflix profile.

I don't have the Facebook app nor do I have an account. This method of tracking is useless for those like me.

Facebook definitely has pictures of me that others have posted. People talking about me, etc. Not sure there's anything I can do about that.

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[–] LWD@lemm.ee 11 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Meta casts a wide net with all their apps. Maybe someone deletes their Facebook app but still needs WhatsApp to communicate with family, for example. I love the idea of that app in particular "not looking at your messages" while it learns about all your out-of-app browsing behavior without your knowledge or consent.

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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 point 1 year ago

The fb share button on websites is problematic. Website tracking is problematic. Archivers are my go-to.

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