s2s.singular.net: Singular’s Invasive Mobile Tracking

Singular uses s2s.singular.net to collect data from mobile apps, tracking user behavior for marketing attribution. This builds profiles, compromising your privacy. Understand what it collects and how to resist.

What Is s2s.singular.net?

This domain gathers data from apps using Singular’s SDK for attribution and analytics. It logs behavior for marketing purposes, a tactic Privacy Auditors consider a privacy breach.

Data It Collects

When you use an app with Singular, it grabs:

• Device ID: A unique tag for your device.
• IP Address: Reveals your approximate location.
• App Usage: Tracks actions within the app.
• Ad Interaction: Logs ad clicks or views.
• User ID: Connects actions to a profile.
• Session ID: Monitors activity in one session.
• Location Data: Estimates position via IP or GPS.
• Device Type: Identifies your hardware.
• Operating System: Captures OS version.
• Timestamps: Records precise action times.
• Attribution Data: Tracks ad-to-install links.

This data creates a detailed app usage profile.

Who Gets Your Data?

Your information is passed to:

• App Developers: For marketing attribution.
• Marketing Partners: For campaign analysis.
• Analytics Firms: For behavior profiling.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law, per policy.

How to Protect Yourself

Privacy Auditors advise these actions:

• Block Trackers: Stop s2s.singular.net with Privacy Auditor.
• Use a VPN: Hide your IP with Mullvad.
• Limit App Permissions: Restrict app access to data.
• Disable Ads Tracking: Opt out of ad tracking on your device.
• Clear App Data: Wipe tracking data regularly.

Use these together for better privacy.

Sources

• Singular Privacy Policy: https://www.singular.net/privacy-policy/

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