a.ads.rmbl.ws: Rumble’s Invasive Ad Tracking

Rumble’s tracker, a.ads.rmbl.ws, monitors your video interactions on their platform, collecting data for ad targeting. This invades your privacy by profiling your behavior. Here’s what it does and how to resist.

What Is a.ads.rmbl.ws?

This domain is part of Rumble’s ad infrastructure, used to track user behavior for personalized advertising on their video platform. As Privacy Auditors, we’re concerned about the depth of data collection this enables.

Data It Collects

When you use Rumble, it captures:

• IP Address: Links your activity to a physical location.
• User ID: Assigns a unique identifier for tracking.
• Watch History: Logs videos you view on Rumble.
• Ad Interactions: Tracks clicks and views on ads.
• Device ID: Identifies your specific device for tracking.
• Cookie ID: Assigns a unique tracker across Rumble services.
• User-Agent: Notes browser and OS, like ‘Firefox 124.0’.
• Timestamps: Marks every event with precise timing.

This builds a detailed profile of your video preferences.

Who Gets Your Data?

Rumble shares your information with:

• Internal Ad System: Uses your data for targeted advertising.
• Third-Party Advertiser: Delivers personalized campaigns.
• Data Broker: Enhances profiles with your video data.
• Government Entity: Complies with legal requests, per Rumble policy.

How to Protect Yourself

Privacy Auditors are committed to defending your digital privacy. Here’s how to block Rumble’s tracking:

• Use Tracker Blockers: Install extensions or Privacy Auditor’s service to stop scripts from this domain.
• Mask with a VPN: Hide your IP using a tool like Mullvad.
• Choose Privacy Browsers: Opt for Firefox with strict settings or Tor.
• Disable JavaScript: Block tracking scripts, though videos may not load.
• Clear Cookies: Wipe cookies regularly to disrupt tracking.

Combine these defenses to limit Rumble’s data collection.

Sources

• Rumble Privacy Policy: https://rumble.com/s/privacy
• Rumble Terms: https://rumble.com/s/terms

This is a legal disclaimer. All information is provided for educational purposes only.