d31qbv1cthcecs.cloudfront.net: How AWS Tracks Your Online Activity

AWS’s d31qbv1cthcecs.cloudfront.net serves content and scripts for clients while monitoring your interactions. This tracking through CloudFront is a privacy invasion, and Privacy Auditors are here to uncover its impact.

What Is d31qbv1cthcecs.cloudfront.net?

This domain is part of Amazon’s CloudFront CDN, used by clients to deliver content. Beyond functionality, it logs data on your activity, feeding tracking systems. Its role in data collection is a significant privacy concern.

Data It Collects

When you access content via this domain, it captures:

• IP Address: Reveals your location and network.
• Request Data: Logs URLs and content accessed.
• Device ID: Identifies your hardware or session.
• Browser Data: Records type and settings.
• Timestamps: Notes interaction times.
• Session Data: Tracks duration and activity.

This builds a record of your online behavior.

Who Gets Your Data?

Your interaction data is shared with:

• AWS Client: Using CloudFront for delivery and analytics.
• Third-party Analytics Partner: Tied to the client’s tracking.
• Government Entity: Per Amazon’s transparency report under legal requests.

How to Protect Yourself

Privacy Auditors stand with you to guard your privacy. Here’s how to block this tracker:

• Block Scripts: Use Privacy Auditor tools to disable CloudFront tracking.
• Use a VPN: Mask your IP with Mullvad or a similar service.
• Disable Cookies: Prevent tracking IDs from persisting.
• Browse Anonymously: Use Tor Browser for privacy.

Combine these for stronger protection.

Sources

This data is based on:

• AWS Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
• Amazon Transparency Report: https://www.amazon.com/transparencyreport

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