Digital Fingerprinting: How Sites Track You Without IP

While an IP address can change, your Digital Fingerprint is surprisingly persistent. Websites can identify you with over 99% accuracy even if you use a VPN or Tor.

How Fingerprinting Works

Instead of relying on one ID, tracking scripts collect dozens of minor technical details about your browser and OS:

• Canvas Fingerprinting: Asking your browser to render a hidden image; the exact pixel data varies based on your GPU and drivers.
• Fonts & Resolution: The specific list of installed fonts and your exact window size.
• Audio Context: Measuring how your hardware processes audio waveforms.

The Power of Uniqueness

While millions of people use the same version of Chrome, very few have the exact same combination of screen resolution, time zone, installed fonts, and hardware rendering traits.