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Yeah and means that it can call on the location too, so while it doesnt have direct access it has indirect access. If thats a problem anyone has to fecide for themself
Any website you access wihout a VPN can get a rough location.
is that supposed to make it better?
browser data leaks a bad, lack of privacy in tech is fucking cancer
Just saying. I agree it's not good, but is is the norm so it's less "spooky" for sure.
you’re not wrong, it should be though
VPN isn't the only or best solution for this. Alternatives include TOR, proxies, etc.
Yes of course. I took the first one that came to mind.
True enough