traxex.gannettdigital.com: Tracking Your News Habits

The domain traxex.gannettdigital.com monitors your activity on news websites, gathering data to profile your interests for ad targeting. This tracker invades your privacy while you read. Here’s what’s happening.

What Is traxex.gannettdigital.com?

Owned by Gannett Co., Inc., this domain tracks user interactions across its network of news sites. As Privacy Auditors, we’re concerned about how it exploits your reading habits for profit.

Data It Collects

This tracker logs:

• IP Address: Connects your activity to a network location.
• Browsing History: Records articles and pages you view.
• Cookie IDs: Tracks you with unique session tags.
• Device Data: Captures browser and hardware specifics.
• Engagement Metrics: Measures time spent and clicks.
• Timestamps: Notes precise times of interactions.

This builds a profile of your news preferences.

Who Gets Your Data?

Your data is shared with:

• Advertising Network: Targets you with relevant ads.
• Third-Party Analytics Firm: Analyzes your behavior.
• Data Partner: Profiles you in the media ad ecosystem.

How to Protect Yourself

Block this tracker using:

• Tracker Blockers: Stop traxex.gannettdigital.com scripts.
• VPN Services: Mask your IP with tools like Mullvad.
• Privacy Browsers: Use Firefox or Tor for security.
• Disable JavaScript: Prevent tracking scripts from loading.
• Clear Cookies: Remove tracking IDs regularly.

Layer these defenses for better privacy.

Sources

• Gannett Privacy Policy: https://www.gannett.com/privacy-policy/

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