Every time you go online, you leave a trail of digital breadcrumbs. This trail – known as your digital footprint – consists of all your traceable activities, actions, and communications in the digital world. In simple terms, it’s the data shadow that accumulates as you browse websites, use apps, post on social media, or shop online.
Your digital footprint reveals a lot about who you are. Personal data might be used for targeted ads, sold to third parties, or even abused by cybercriminals throug