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NEW SERVICE REVEALS WHO'S TRACKING YOU ONLINE

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, AUG 14, 2026

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DecryptAds, a free tool, aggregates previously fragmented advertising data to show users which companies are tracking them across websites and apps.

Determining which entities collect your data through ads has been difficult for most users. While this information exists in semi-public form, it remains scattered across advertising platforms and hard to interpret. DecryptAds changes that by scraping and correlating adtech data into a single, accessible service. Users can quickly identify the companies responsible for ads on specific websites and data harvesting in mobile apps. The tool addresses a longstanding transparency gap in digital advertising. Major ad platforms have historically kept detailed tracking information proprietary, limiting consumer awareness of data collection practices. By centralizing this data, DecryptAds enables users to understand their digital footprint without requiring technical expertise. The service is free and requires no installation, making it accessible to general audiences seeking visibility into their online tracking.

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