Tracking pixels are used in service-to-user communication


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Status: APPROVED
Changes: 3
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Author: Dr_Jeff (20149) Staff


Our emails to users may contain a pixel tag, which is a small, clear image that can tell us whether or not you have opened an email and what your IP address is. We use this pixel tag to make our email communications more effective and to make sure we are not sending you unwanted email.


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On 2026-02-22 14:10:23 UTC, AgnesDeLion (20760) Staff wrote:

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Version 3: 2026-02-22 14:10:23 UTC by AgnesDeLion (20760) Staff

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Version 2: 2026-02-22 11:58:10 UTC by Dr_Jeff (20149) Staff

Previous Title: You are being tracked via social media cookies/pixels

Updated Title: Tracking pixels are used in service-to-user communication

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Version 1: 2026-02-22 11:57:57 UTC by Dr_Jeff (20149) Staff

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Updated Title: You are being tracked via social media cookies/pixels

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Updated Analysis: Generated through the annotate view

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Updated Status: PENDING