api-sdk.datadome.co: How DataDome Tracks for Security

DataDome’s tracker, api-sdk.datadome.co, monitors your online behavior to detect bots and fraud, collecting data for security analytics. This invasive tracking raises privacy concerns even for a security tool. Here’s what it does.

What Is api-sdk.datadome.co?

This domain supports DataDome’s bot protection platform, tracking user behavior to distinguish humans from bots. It gathers extensive data for security purposes, creating privacy risks. As Privacy Auditors, we’re cautious about such monitoring.

Data It Collects

When you visit a protected site, it grabs:

• IP Address: Tracks your location for bot detection.
• Browsing Behavior: Logs patterns like click speed.
• Session Data: Records activity in a single visit.
• Device Fingerprint: Captures unique device traits.
• Browser Type: Notes specifics like Chrome 121.0.
• Operating System: Identifies your OS like Windows 11.
• Cookie IDs: Uses identifiers for tracking.

This data builds profiles for security analysis.

Who Gets Your Data?

Your information is shared with:

• Website Owner: Uses DataDome for security.
• Third-Party Service Provider: Processes data for DataDome.
• Government Entity: If legally required, per DataDome’s policy.

How to Protect Yourself

At Privacy Auditors, we’re committed to your privacy. Here’s how to minimize this tracking:

• Use Tracker Blockers: Privacy Auditor’s paid service stops api-sdk.datadome.co scripts.
• Mask with a VPN: Hide your IP using a VPN like Mullvad.
• Switch Browsers: Use Firefox with tracking protection or Tor Browser.
• Clear Cookies: Delete tracking cookies regularly.

Combine these steps to reduce tracking risks.

Sources

• DataDome Privacy Policy: https://datadome.co/privacy-policy/

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