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TikTok is tracking you, even if you don't use the app. Here's how to stop it (www.bbc.com)
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TikTok is growing its data harvesting empire, and avoiding the app won’t protect you – but some easy steps can keep you safe.

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[–] [S] 17 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (4 children)

See the article. It collects data of people who don't even have accounts.

Edit: or visit the website. Shadow profiles are a known thing.

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  • [+] -9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)
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  • [–] 9 points 4 months ago

    They are tracking everyone on the Internet who visits third-party sites that have their tracking pixels even if they have never directly interacted with TikTok itself in any way whatsoever. Even if you have never installed their app and never clicked a link to a TikTok video, they are still trying to track you anyway.

    This has been explained to you several times already. You're the one who needs to do some reading -- and more importantly, comprehending!

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  • [+] -11 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    I’ve never looked at a TikTok nor used their app

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  • [–] [S] 13 points 4 months ago

    When tracking pixels are involved, you don't have to visit their website or even see a TikTok video - even though you aren't watching them, they're watching you!

    The solution is to use a powerful ad blocker, and is far less easy to the average person

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