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Mozilla removes ad-tracking code from Firefox
Mozilla removes ad tracking code from Firefox. Is this an attempt at damage control, a response to criticism, or a mere technicality?
Back in 2020, a curious Redditor on the Firefox subreddit demanded answers about this telemetry partnership — questioning what data was sent, how it was used, and how it squared with Mozilla’s privacy-first image. Mozilla’s decision to remove the Adjust SDK has been met with mixed reactions from users, some of whom view it as a belated and reactionary move rather than a proactive step towards genuine privacy improvement. As one user speculated, it could be part of a broader strategy for Mozilla to shift data collection to its own servers, aligning with its emerging identity as an adtech company.
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