cdn.tagcommander.com: Commanders Act’s Invasive Behavioral Tracker

Commanders Act’s cdn.tagcommander.com domain monitors your activity on websites, gathering data to build marketing profiles for targeted campaigns. This invasive practice compromises your privacy. Here’s what it does and how to defend yourself.

What Is cdn.tagcommander.com?

This domain is part of Commanders Act’s tag management and tracking system, designed to log user interactions on client websites. It captures your behavior, feeding marketing tools at the expense of your personal privacy.

Data It Collects

When you visit tracked sites, this domain captures:

• IP Address: Your digital identifier tied to your location.
• Browsing History: Pages visited and actions taken.
• Click Data: Where and when you click on site elements.
• Device ID: Unique tag for your device.
• User ID: Account ID if logged into a tracked site.
• Cookie IDs: Persistent trackers for cross-site monitoring.
• Session Data: Time spent and interactions on pages.
• Browser Fingerprint: Plugins, fonts, and rendering data.
• Browser Type: Specifics like Chrome 120.0 or Firefox 116.0.
• Operating System: Information like Windows 11 or Android 13.

This constructs a detailed profile of your online behavior, eroding your anonymity.

Who Gets Your Data?

Commanders Act shares your information with:

• Commanders Act Marketing Platform: For campaign targeting.
• Third-Party Adtech Company: For analytics and profiling.
• Commanders Act Business Partner: Or client for marketing purposes.
• Cloud Service Provider: For data storage.
• Government Agency: Upon legal request, though transparency details are limited.

How to Protect Yourself

Privacy Auditor suggests these defenses:

• Use Tracker Blockers: Install Privacy Auditor tools to stop tracking scripts.
• Deploy a VPN: Hide your IP with a service like Mullvad.
• Opt for Privacy Browsers: Use Firefox with tracking protection or Tor.
• Disable Cookies: Clear or block cookies regularly.
• Limit JavaScript: Use extensions like NoScript to stop tracking scripts.

Combine these for stronger protection against Commanders Act’s data collection.

Sources

• Commanders Act Privacy Policy: https://www.commandersact.com/en/privacy/

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