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Gumtree UK makes it very difficult to opt out of ad tracking.

Author
matt sephton
Date
31 Jul 2022
Type
Preselection

“Gumtree UK provides a “one click” opt-in for ad tracking, yet requires dozens of clicks to opt out.”

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