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Opt Out Of Personalised Ads?

joe2cool
joe2cool Posts: 4,121 Forumite
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edited 29 September 2012 at 10:22AM in Techie Stuff
Hi will opting out to receive personalised ads on websites http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/ affect the the tracking of shopping on 'Cashback' sites like 'Top Cashback'?

Thx
joe2cool

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  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,847 Forumite
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    Isn't the best answer, "Why don't you try it?"?
  • joe2cool
    joe2cool Posts: 4,121 Forumite
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    Didn't want to lose cash along the way, thx
    joe2cool
  • bluesnake
    bluesnake Posts: 1,460 Forumite
    edited 29 September 2012 at 11:59AM
    why not us two browsers, one for normal browsing which is filtered.

    the second, only used for those special secure sites like purchasing and banking, not browsing.
  • joe2cool
    joe2cool Posts: 4,121 Forumite
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    edited 29 September 2012 at 1:02PM
    Hi do tend to just use 'Firefox', I think it won't affect tracking of shopping..................just wondered if anyone just knew before trying......thx

    Just remembered will ask ? in 'TopCashBack' forum, which never used before
    joe2cool
  • What are these "adverts" of which you speak?

    (((((Firefox with ABP)))))
    I'm dreaming of a white Christmas.
    But, if the white runs out, I'll drink the red.

  • joe2cool
    joe2cool Posts: 4,121 Forumite
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    You have an option within 'Outlook.com' to opt out of 'Ad Choices'
    Actually wondered if 'Adblock Plus' also affected tracking?
    joe2cool
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