C.O. tracking personal information?
#1
C.O. tracking personal information?
Yesterday I booked a hotel room on line for my trip to L.A. next week. Today the banner ad on Classicoldsmobile is an ad for Embassy Suites asking me if I want to book a hotel room in El Segundo? Well, as it turns out, I checked the Embassy Suites site before booking elsewhere. Obviously the website is mining Google Chrome history for personal information.
#2
It's probably accessing marketing cookies left by the hotel company -
If Embassy Suites sets a cookie with your search information when you visit their site, and allows access to that cookie by specific marketing companies, then when you log on to CO, DoubleClick or a similar banner ad provider checks for cookies that are accessible to it, finds the cookie from the hotel search, and selects an ad to display in that space on CO.
It's all for your benefit, of course...
- Eric
If Embassy Suites sets a cookie with your search information when you visit their site, and allows access to that cookie by specific marketing companies, then when you log on to CO, DoubleClick or a similar banner ad provider checks for cookies that are accessible to it, finds the cookie from the hotel search, and selects an ad to display in that space on CO.
It's all for your benefit, of course...
- Eric
#3
Yep, you'll get ads targeted at you after searching specific things. Like "laptops" or "PC s" or automobiles etc, as you have found out.
Its not just this site. So don't think you're are alone. Its the nature of the wonderful web, no matter what you are interested in, or what sites you explore. Its pretty much all of it.
Its not just this site. So don't think you're are alone. Its the nature of the wonderful web, no matter what you are interested in, or what sites you explore. Its pretty much all of it.
#5
yep, and unfortunately sometimes it makes searching even harder now-a-days as sometimes one wants more of a random search result and you can't get it as Google tries to anticipate your results based on history. It makes searching for odd car parts impossible sometimes.
#9
And if you think that kind of tracking is bad, there is this...
http://consumerist.com/2012/12/04/ve...-you-with-ads/
Geez...
http://consumerist.com/2012/12/04/ve...-you-with-ads/
Geez...
#10
And, of course, the NSA would request access to all those feeds as a "courtesy," and stockpile all the data (which isn't "intercepted," by their definition, unless a human being actually looks at it), "just in case."
Don't wear the same socks twice, or you'll get an e-mail from Big Brother.
"Geez" ain't the word.
- Eric
Don't wear the same socks twice, or you'll get an e-mail from Big Brother.
"Geez" ain't the word.
- Eric
#13
I didn't follow the link, so I don't know what it says, but I work in IT and FWIW, word is that Chrome is the worst browser as far as privacy and tracking. Firefox would be the "independent", if you like that sort of thing, no idea how it rates on privacy. I use IE for the same reason I use cast iron heads.
#15
#17
Ha ha exactly! I know, I know, I'm a dinosaur. I have no argument. I haven't gone extinct yet. And yes Bigjerr, cookies to some extent are for tracking. But they are also used to store things locally for various websites so that you get a consistent experience.
#19
Verizon wants to listen in as well..
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2...r-set-top-box/
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2...r-set-top-box/
#21
Verizon wants to listen in as well..
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2...r-set-top-box/
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2...r-set-top-box/
Such devices will not make it into my house if they become that snoopy.
I do not have cable or satelite anyway and at this rate I may never get them. Nothing good on for the $$...
#22
#23
I recommend AdBlock Plus and Do Not Track Plus from Firefox
This is what is tracking you from here from "Do Not Track Plus" Firefox add-on
2 ad networks tracking you: 2 blocked
6 companies tracking you: 6 blocked
This is what is tracking you from here from "Do Not Track Plus" Firefox add-on
2 ad networks tracking you: 2 blocked
6 companies tracking you: 6 blocked
- eXelate [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Blocked here
- Google Analytics [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Blocked here
- Doubleclick [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Blocked here
- Comscore Beacon [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Blocked here
- Kontera ContentLink [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Blocked here
- VigLink [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Blocked here
#24
Also
3 social networks tracking you: 3 blocked
[IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/social.png[/IMG]
2 ad networks tracking you: 2 blocked
[IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/adnetworks.png[/IMG]
Advertising opt-out cookies are ON. [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Turn OFF
3 social networks tracking you: 3 blocked
[IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/social.png[/IMG]
- [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/tweet.PNG[/IMG] Twitter Badge [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Blocked here
- [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/plusone.PNG[/IMG] Google +1 [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Blocked here
- [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/like.PNG[/IMG] Facebook Connect [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Blocked here
2 ad networks tracking you: 2 blocked
[IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/adnetworks.png[/IMG]
Advertising opt-out cookies are ON. [IMG]chrome://DoNotTrackPlus/content/images/accept.gif[/IMG] Turn OFF
- eXelate Media
- Dedicated Networks
#25
Ghostery is a good privacy tool, as well. Here's what it reports (and blocks) on this page:
DoubleClick
ad.doubleclick.net/adj/classicOldsmobile.tmus/category;category=New_User_Forums__Site_Related__S ite_Suggestions;topic=CO%20tracking%20personal%20i nformation;kw=top;dcopt=ist;abr=!webtv;tile=1;sz=7 28x90;ord='%20+%20ord%20+%20'?
ad.doubleclick.net/adj/classicOldsmobile.tmus/category;category=New_User_Forums__Site_Related__S ite_Suggestions;topic=CO%20tracking%20personal%20i nformation;kw=bottom;abr=!webtv;tile=4;sz=728x90;o rd='%20+%20ord%20+%20'?
eXelate
loadus.exelator.com/load/?p=258&g=045&c=28632
Facebook Connect
connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1
Google +1
apis.google.com/js/plusone.js
Google Analytics
ww.google-analytics.com/ga.js
InternetBrands
pxl.ibpxl.com/v2.js
Kontera ContentLink
kona.kontera.com/javascript/lib/KonaLibInline.js
Reddit
ww.reddit.com/static/spreddit1.gif
ww.reddit.com/static/spreddit1.gif
Twitter Button
platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
VigLink
cdn.viglink.com/api/vglnk.js
DoubleClick
ad.doubleclick.net/adj/classicOldsmobile.tmus/category;category=New_User_Forums__Site_Related__S ite_Suggestions;topic=CO%20tracking%20personal%20i nformation;kw=top;dcopt=ist;abr=!webtv;tile=1;sz=7 28x90;ord='%20+%20ord%20+%20'?
ad.doubleclick.net/adj/classicOldsmobile.tmus/category;category=New_User_Forums__Site_Related__S ite_Suggestions;topic=CO%20tracking%20personal%20i nformation;kw=bottom;abr=!webtv;tile=4;sz=728x90;o rd='%20+%20ord%20+%20'?
eXelate
loadus.exelator.com/load/?p=258&g=045&c=28632
Facebook Connect
connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1
Google +1
apis.google.com/js/plusone.js
Google Analytics
ww.google-analytics.com/ga.js
InternetBrands
pxl.ibpxl.com/v2.js
Kontera ContentLink
kona.kontera.com/javascript/lib/KonaLibInline.js
ww.reddit.com/static/spreddit1.gif
ww.reddit.com/static/spreddit1.gif
Twitter Button
platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
VigLink
cdn.viglink.com/api/vglnk.js
Last edited by Erinyes; December 5th, 2012 at 04:58 PM. Reason: Removed links
#26
#27
I like to tell workers that I still drive a car with a carburetor, so when the EMP comes, my car will still run. A co-worker finally called me on it, pointing out that my car (the 84) still has HEI (the CCC system is long gone). Well, the 62 still has points in it for now.
#32
I am running this right now it is blocking 5 companies from knowing what I do here
#33
Roger, i would prefer to pay and not see the ads. As i type this i have some stupid as that says congratulations i am the 100,000th visitor. Click here to win. It is flashing like the old Pokemon Show and is about to send me into a seizure.
#35
I bought a DeWalt power tool thru Amazon.
Next visit, all manner of DeWalt power tools presented to me for my perusal.
DUH
I already bought what I needed. Out of money. Not buying more.
A better idea might be related products like drive bits, after you bought the big item.
#36
It's all good...
I bought a DeWalt power tool thru Amazon.
Next visit, all manner of DeWalt power tools presented to me for my perusal.
DUH
I already bought what I needed. Out of money. Not buying more.
A better idea might be related products like drive bits, after you bought the big item.
I bought a DeWalt power tool thru Amazon.
Next visit, all manner of DeWalt power tools presented to me for my perusal.
DUH
I already bought what I needed. Out of money. Not buying more.
A better idea might be related products like drive bits, after you bought the big item.
My thoughts exactly. What really cracks me up is a few weeks after I bought a brand new Chevy Cruze, I got a mailing (snail mail) from Chevy addressing me as a new Cruze owner and suggesting that I buy a new Chevy. Like I could afford another car right after buying one. Sheesh.
#37
Wait.... I've been the 100,000th visitor for weeks. The problem with the targeted adds is even though you opt out, or block them, you are still going to get an add there even if it's not targeted.
#39
Also (not directing this at you personally) :
While you can't even begin to really fight off ads without some sort of adblocker ...
People's could at least spare themselves some of the TRACKING drama if they would simply CLEAN THEIR WEB BROWSERS INCLUDING ALL COOKIES on a regular basis.
Yes some cookies are in fact needed & NECESSARY ... but many simply exist for the sole purpose of SPYING on you.
The convenience of saving what one feels are legit cookies ...
So one can spare themselves a whopping 5 seconds from having to log back in to sites they visit regularly doesn't help either.
I'm sure the trackers bury stuff in those so-called "legit" cookies as well.
Just say NO ..... to letting things pile up in your web browser.
Educate yourself as to the best settings - when to clean/not to clean etc etc.