edge.fullstory.com: FullStory’s Deep Behavioral Tracker

FullStory’s edge.fullstory.com is a powerful tool that records detailed session replays of your interactions on websites. It captures everything from clicks to scrolls, creating a privacy nightmare by profiling your behavior. Here’s what this tracker does.

What Is edge.fullstory.com?

This domain is part of FullStory’s platform, used by website owners to analyze user behavior through session recordings and heatmaps. It invades your privacy by logging every action you take. As Privacy Auditors, we’re deeply concerned about such intrusive tracking.

Data It Collects

When you’re on a site using FullStory, it grabs:

• Mouse Movements: Tracks X/Y coordinates and timestamps.
• Clicks: Logs where and when you click, down to the element.
• Scroll Depth: Measures how far you scroll in pixels.
• IP Address: Connects your activity to a location.
• Geolocation: Estimates position from IP data.
• Session ID: Ties actions to your current visit.
• User ID: Tracks you if the site identifies you.
• User-Agent: Records browser and device, like ‘Safari 16.0’.
• Page URL: Captures the page you’re viewing.
• Timestamps: Logs every action precisely.

This data recreates your entire session for invasive analysis.

Who Gets Your Data?

FullStory shares your information with:

• Website owner: Uses FullStory for session replay and analytics.
• Third-party service provider: Processes data for FullStory.
• Government entity: If legally required, though no transparency report exists.
• Cloud hosting subcontractor: Stores session data.

How to Protect Yourself

At Privacy Auditors, we’re dedicated to your privacy. Here’s how to block FullStory:

• Use Tracker Blockers: Stop this domain with Privacy Auditor tools.
• Mask with a VPN: Hide your IP using Mullvad.
• Opt for Privacy Browsers: Use Firefox or Tor for defense.
• Disable JavaScript: Block FullStory scripts, though it may break sites.

Combine these methods for maximum protection.

Sources

• FullStory Privacy Policy: https://www.fullstory.com/legal/privacy-policy/
• FullStory Documentation: https://help.fullstory.com/hc/en-us

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