The RadioBros tread through the various 'analytical' technologies that track your activities. Starting from cookies it gets a little scary, but some tools are presented that help. Then there's that thing with DuckDuckGo and Microsoft

References:

• The Cookie Law
• ICO: What is the 'legitimate interest' basis?
• gdpr.eu: What is GDPR?
• TechRadar: Google is charging ahead with its plan to replace cookies
• The Guardian: What is Cambridge Analytica?
• PixelPrivacy: Browser fingerprinting
• Browser Leaks
• The Register: DuckDuckGo tries to explain why its browsers won't block some Microsoft web trackers
• DuckDuckGo and Microsoft's statement about the situation: DuckDuckGo's statement
• Wired: All the Ways Google Tracks You - And How to Stop It 

Tools/utilities mentioned:

• Ninja Cookie
• DuckDuckGo for macOS
• Google Analytics Opt-out

Hold the press, shortly after recording the episode DuckDuckGo released a statement regarding steps taken to improve on their tracker protections. Read more here: spreadprivacy.com/more-privacy-and-transparency

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