Tracking pixels: what a request can—and cannot—tell you
Understand what an image request records, why counts differ from human views, and how to design a more honest measurement plan.
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Consider the information exposed by a URL and the request it creates.
A useful starting point.
Keep personal data out of query strings and review the full collection process, including access and retention. A small image or a short address can still cause a request to another system. Explain collection behavior in terms that match the actual implementation.
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