Widespace (widespace.com)
“Mobile Widespace is an advertising company that sells ads over mobile devices.” – Source
Ethical design violations
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tracker
Monetises you.
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fingerprint
Canvas fingerprinting.
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web bug
Invisible tracking pixel.
Block rule
Block domain widespace.com
- trigger:
- url-filter: widespace.com
- load-type: third-party
- action:
- type: block
Prevalence
Moderate: found on 0.7% of surveyed sites (53 instances observed).
Notes
- “Widespace acts as an intermediary service provider to third party data providers, reselling their data within the Summit Data Marketplace.” Privacy Policy
- “Widespace uses cookies, tags, mobile SDKs, and in some cases non-cookie technologies, to collect data associated with particular web browsers or devices.” 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.