Your digital footprint is essentially a trail of breadcrumbs you leave behind...

https://seo.edu.rs/blog/active-vs-passive-digital-footprints-understanding-how-youre-being-tracked-11056

Your digital footprint is essentially a trail of breadcrumbs you leave behind whenever you browse online. Companies scoop up this data to track your habits and target ads. It might feel like you have no control, but you can limit the damage