• Nurgus
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    8 days ago

    A lot of sites make it look difficult but you can often opt out of their ad and tracking cookies in 2 clicks. Usually there’s a “Save my choices” button that defaults to doing just this.

    It’s not in their interest to make it clear.

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      8 days ago

      I’m aware of that - I’ve gone through these way too many times. For example, if you go to kukuklok.com (just a timer with an alarm site), you’ll see what I’m talking about, and it’s just a few brackets. Some sites have way more of those.

      I’m also aware I can save it, but
      1: cookies can expire, and
      2: whenever you open it on a new device, you can start over

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        7 days ago

        Sorry, I don’t understand. On kukuklok.com , press Manage Settings and then Save Settings. Avoid the Recommended button. Job done?

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          7 days ago

          When you click Manage Settings, you get this panel:

          If you Save Settings, then you allow 148-666 of their partners to access your data. Unless you untick every single “legitimate interest” box, as well.

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            7 days ago

            What’s the difference between limited interest and consent? The latter is unticked by default.

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              7 days ago

              Yes. This is what my topmost comment was about. It’s never explained clearly.

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                7 days ago

                I look at itt the other way. The EU’s cookie rules require websites to allow opt-out in no more than 2 clicks. I think they’re just trying to confuse and wear us down.

                I will continue to 2-click my way through these things and not worry too much. If they wanted to break the rules then they can do it all anyway and ignore my clicked preferences.