Signal (btstatic.com)
“Signal is a platform for businesses to manage, monitor and measure their marketing efforts.” – Source
Ethical design violations
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tracker
Monetises you.
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web bug
Invisible tracking pixel.
Block rule
Block domain btstatic.com
- trigger:
- url-filter: btstatic.com
- load-type: third-party
- action:
- type: block
Prevalence
Moderate: found on 0.7% of surveyed sites (50 instances observed).
Notes
- btstatic.com is run by Signal. Source
- “The Signal Platform enables our clients to… Recognize their users across multiple devices and platforms, to better understand their customers, and to engage their users with more relevant messages.” Privacy Policy
- “We and/or our Partners use cookies and standard web technologies to collect Usage Data, including the following:… Cookies and Local Storage… Web Beacons… Embedded Scripts… SDKs and APIs. SDKS and APIs are programming codes that collect information about your interactions with mobile apps and websites.” Privacy Policy
About Better
Better is a Safari content blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It protects you from trackers and malvertising by enforcing the principles of Ethical Design.