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geolocation

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michael.montaigne112
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I have blocked all websites from accessing my geolocation by default in the privacy settings and there are no exceptions on the list.

And yet,

1) many websites I visit seem to have my geolocation, even though I have never shared any information with them

2) the last two suggestions on the first page when I search for anything are always linked to my location

How is this possible? How do I fix it?

Thank you

I have blocked all websites from accessing my geolocation by default in the privacy settings and there are no exceptions on the list. And yet, 1) many websites I visit seem to have my geolocation, even though I have never shared any information with them 2) the last two suggestions on the first page when I search for anything are always linked to my location How is this possible? How do I fix it? Thank you

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TyDraniu
TyDraniu
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These websites know your IP, it's enough to guess your location. You have to use a VPN or at least a proxy.

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