Evercookie is a sophisticated tracking technology that stores browser identification data across multiple storage locations, making it extremely difficult to completely remove and enabling persistent user tracking.
Storage Methods
- Browser cookies
- Flash storage
- HTML5 storage
- Browser cache
- ETags
Key Features
- Persistence
- Self-replication
- Multiple storage
- Deletion resistance
- Cross-browser tracking
Usage Areas
- User tracking
- Device fingerprinting
- Session management
- Authentication
- Analytics
Privacy Concerns
- User consent
- Data persistence
- Tracking capability
- Privacy rights
- Regulatory compliance
Prevention Methods
- Browser settings
- Privacy tools
- Regular clearing
- Security software
- Browser isolation
Evercookies raise significant privacy concerns and may conflict with data protection regulations.