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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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[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 13 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

In a nutshell : TikTok uses tracking pixels, so switch from mainstream browsers (Chrome, Safari) to privacy-focused alternatives.

You can ask TikTok to delete any data it already has about you.

Contact TikTok directly through their privacy/deletion request process.

[–] LordMayor@piefed.social 1 points 1 minute ago

Safari can block tracking pixels and other trackers natively.