For example, I have been using Google or Apple for 7 years, and seeing that I was fingerprinted, tracked through third-party cookies, etc. I want to switch to a more private option.

But is it worth it? They know about me, they have now AI that can just use the behavior pattern for the last 7 years and still track me.

Again the question comes, should I become “privacy-focused” despite my data before I was “privacy-focused” used and sold?

    • Mnglw@beehaw.org
      12·
      9 months ago

      there are youtube frontends and apps that proxy videos anonymously so you can’t be tracked at all

      I use freetube on desktop there’s also libretube and newpipe on android

      • MrOzwaldMan@lemmy.mlOP
        1·
        9 months ago

        I also started using New Pipe, i like how I can download an HD video without youtube premium

    • settinmoon@lemmy.ml
      4·
      9 months ago

      It depends on your threat model. Do you think Google knowing your video watching preference is dangerous? For me I don’t care if Google knows my music and video preferences in general. If I’m watching things that I don’t want Google to know I use Newpipe on a VPN. But sensitive document uploaded to Google drive? Not anymore.