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How about this: I've configured Firefox with DNT and frequently, when I land on a site that blocks my view with a modal cookie popup, I just push the back butto
by pipo234 4y ago
How about this: I've configured Firefox with DNT and frequently, when I land on a site that blocks my view with a modal cookie popup, I just push the back button and try another link. While my browsing behaviour might be less typical than just pressing "OK", I'm sure it's a statistic they are keeping an eye on.
So while the dark pattern approach has merits to sites that want to track you, they must also be aware this is a balance. And a percentage of users will generally prefer to go to sites that leave them alone. That is: the cookie dialogue never widens the funnel.
- csunbird 4y agoBut, this behavior does not protect your privacy at all, because those websites already put tracking information in your cookies claiming that they fall into “Legitimate Interest”. You need to interact with the modal and claw your way into the hidden settings where you can disable “Legitimate Interest” toggles.
- whstl 4y agoYou are correct, but just some additional information: Those cookie banners are illegal under GDPR, btw. Real "Legitimate Interest" does not even require consent, and you can't claim that tracking or marketing is "legitimate interest". An example of legitimate interest is keeping your address in the records after a purchase, or storing a receipt for accounting reasons.