Browser Hash is a unique digital fingerprint created by combining various browser characteristics, settings, and configurations into a single identifier used for tracking and identification purposes.
Key Components
- Browser settings
- Installed plugins
- Screen resolution
- System fonts
- Hardware info
Data Points
- User agent
- Language settings
- Time zone
- Platform details
- Screen parameters
Applications
- User tracking
- Fraud detection
- Authentication
- Analytics
- Security measures
Generation Methods
- Data collection
- Hash algorithms
- Feature detection
- Parameter analysis
- Configuration scanning
Privacy Implications
- User identification
- Cross-site tracking
- Data collection
- Privacy concerns
- Consent issues
Best Practices
- Transparency
- Data protection
- User consent
- Privacy policy
- Security measures
Browser hashing enables persistent user identification across sessions.