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How does tiktok "know" my network, if I am always behind VPN and no account? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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So I decided to use my really old pixel 3a as a test of sorts. It has calyxos, with always on VPN (surfshark). I have no accounts on it, google or anything else. I usually use it for streamio or tiktok.

But I have noticed that I am still getting video recommendations based on what my flatmate watches (we share an internet router). Or what I watch on my other non-VPNed devices.

So what gives?

I am looking for an explanation as to why its happening, not just how to fix it. Btw I also use private DNS so dns leaking is not the likely culprit.

Anyone knows how to debug this info leak?

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[–] [S] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I usually have my location disabled all the time, but thats a good idea. Im pretty sure there should be some kind of logs that mention location history or smth.

As for CalyxOS, its a custom ROM that advertises themselves as privacy friendly so I am assuming their defaults would be privacy friendly.

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