MaxPoint Interactive Web Bug (mxptint.net)
“Hyperlocal digital advertising” – Source
Ethical design violations
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tracker
Monetises you.
Block rule
Block domain mxptint.net
mxptint.net
Prevalence
Moderate: found on 0.7% of surveyed sites (52 instances observed).
Notes
- Owner of the domain hidden via Domains By Proxy. (Source: whois)
- The Web Bug is owned by MaxPoint Interactive, Inc. Source
- MaxPoint may use certain health-related information in delivering advertisements. This may include, without limitation, utilization of the following health-related data segments: Men’s Health and Wellness, Women’s Health and Wellness, General Health, Seniors’ Health and Wellness, and Common Ailments and Illnesses.” Source
- Interestingly, MaxPoint’s privacy policy does not mention their use of web bugs (web beacons or pixel trackers). [Hmm… oversight? – Ed.]
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