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DoNotTrackMe simplifies tracking blocking
If ad blocking is the hacksaw of Internet-protecting add-ons, DoNotTrackMe is a finely honed katana, slicing out tracking behaviors embedded in sites without destroying the modern Web.
The latest version makes some helpful changes both on the surface and how it protects you. Formerly known as Do Not Track Plus, the add-on's redesign makes it significantly easier to use. DNTMe's new crosshairs icon sits next to your location bar, and is easier to find than the previous one. It still shows you the number of trackers that it's blocked on the site that you're visiting, but the layout redeco looks much less like a Windows XP reject.
Click on the crosshairs and a drop-down window opens that shows you a sun icon if there's no trackers on the site, or in-depth tracking info if there's more going on than meets the eye. If trackers are detected, you see first a list of the companies tracking you, and then a breakdown of which companies to which they report. These include separate call-outs for social networks, as well as other private companies. The slider at the top is also what you click to allow all tracking from a specific site.
Below the tracker data is a real-time chart showing you how many trackers you've been protected from, although the chart's data is a bit thin. At the very bottom you have links to a combination of Abine privacy products, such as its DeleteMe service, and free blog posts that help explain more information about tracking and privacy concerns.
DNTMe's benefit isn't just that it blocks trackers, but that it keeps the social Web active while protecting you. Publisher Abine does this by actually rebuilding the social-networking buttons on most sites, which prevents sites from gleaning tracking data from you when you're not logged in. By rebuilding social-networking buttons on the fly without sacrificing privacy or site load times, it keeps the kind of functionality people want from the Web.
It's a unique response to the problem of tracking, and reflects how seriously Abine takes its task. DNTMe also blocks ad networks and companies from following you around the Web.
Several under-the-hood changes to DNTMe have improved how it protects you. It's dropped advertiser opt-out cookies, a small change that eliminates confusion about different types of cookies and increases your protection. It will warn you, too, when it knows about social-networking news and when social-networking sites make privacy policy changes.
The settings icon, a small gear at the top, lets you toggle tracking cookie blocking on a per-site basis. And throughout the interface, links take you to Abine's sites that explain what the add-on is doing and why it's doing it. We're talking smart, helpful stuff.
If you're aware of the serious privacy risks on the Internet today, but are looking for something more nuanced than an ad blocker or JavaScript killer that still lets you experience the modern Web, the Do Not Track HTML header is too anemic to be useful despite its good intentions. Protect yourself by putting some serious weight behind that impulse with DoNotTrackMe.
DoNotTrackMe simplifies tracking blocking:Publisher's Description
From Abine:
Every time you use the web, companies are watching, collecting, and storing info about you and your web activity. Now you can stop them with DoNotTrackMe. DoNotTrackMe (DNTMe) is the new and improved DoNotTrackPlus. Its the same free privacy software that prevents online tracking and improves your security on the Internet, with more powerful blocking and an improved UI. DNTMe blocks hundreds of online trackers on millions of sites.
When youre using DNTMe:
- View the number of trackers youre blocking by referring to the icon in your browser toolbar. Click the icon to see more details about the companies trying to track you.
- Online trackers, like Facebook, Twitter, and Google Analytics, can't see or collect your web activity.
- Forget about deleting cookies that store your info; DNTMe prevents them from being placed on your machine in the first place.
- Block ads with tracking capability, including annoying ads that seem to follow you everywhere you go.
Your privacy:
DNTMe is a tool that that prevents online tracking, so naturally, we don't collect any data about our users.
Note- Do Not Track Me was previously called Do Not Track Plus.
What's new in this version:
- New name: DoNotTrackMe (formerly DoNotTrackPlus)
- Added over 50 new trackers to DNTMe's block list
- Removal of advertiser opt out cookies
- Refreshed UI with a chart that shows you how many trackers you've blocked while using DNTMe
- Privacy alert feature that appears on the DNTMe icon when we have news or tips about the site you're visiting. For example, if Facebook changes their privacy policy, you'll get an alert the next time you visit Facebook
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"DTM is a Five Star"
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
Works
Really works
I highly recommendCons
None what so ever
Summary
I have never had anything work as well, everyone should buy it. I LOVE IT
I highly recommend Do Not Track Me, and ask my friends to give this ap a try. It is Five Star.
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"DoNotTrackMe provides comforting browsing privacy."
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
DoNotTrackMe operates seamlessly in the background, although it can respond with considerable information if questioned.
Cons
None, to my knowledge.
Summary
I found that, after a while, the novelty wore off and I lost my curiosity on who was trying to track me, but failing. Nevertheless, the information is accessible, as and when you want it, while the total number of frustrated perpetrators just continues to mount up.
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"Exceptional."
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
Does what it says on the tin.
Cons
None I've found so far.
Summary
Worth every penny.
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"awsome does not do this justice"
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
does what it claims and well. get it Now. you will not be sorry.
Cons
none that i can see
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"Enjoy visible protection from online tracking"
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
I started using DNTM about a month ago and it has satisfied two needs for me - 1. To block unwanted tracking of my online activity and saving of cookies on my PC and 2. giving me the opportunity to see how much tracking is happening with every click on my mouse. Thank you DNTM.
Cons
I have not experienced any negative features of this add on.
Summary
I am very happy with this program and I have recommended it to friends and family.
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"Does what it claims!"
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
Easy to download, effortless functioning and continuous monitoring. It doesn't get any better!
Cons
None as far as I'm concerned.
Summary
Interestingly, I noted that nine attempts to track me were being blocked just while writing this review on the cnet.com site. If more info is desired, just tap the icon. Discreet and effective it has blocked thousands of tracking attempts for me.
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"Does the job"
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
Unobtrusive
Cons
None that I can find.
Summary
It's reassuring to know that my surfing is not being monitored.
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"Does what it says."
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
Easy to use and understand
Cons
none from me
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"Works Perfectly"
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
This is a great product that's blocked tens of thousands of trackers over the 6 months I've used it. It's quick to download and requires no fiddling or fussing to work perfectly. It works in the background and doesn't slow anything down. Do Not Track Me is essential for those concerned about privacy. I would not go online without it.
Cons
None whatsoever.
Summary
I've recommended this to everyone I know. It's very easy to use and provides a fascinating look at the many companies that want to track us online. The Abine blog is also worth reading. Abine is a great company providing a great service.
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"It's blocking 11 companies as I write this. Very cool."
Version: DoNotTrackMe for Safari 2.2.8.122
Pros
Does what it says.
Cons
I don't know of any cons....
Summary
Down load it NOW!
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