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bluefirebrand on Nov 17, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: De-crufted Windows 11 coming to Europe soon

Showing you your viewing history would be an "unnecessary to the core functionality of an online store" feature and require explicit consent to track.

I think it would actually be very difficult to demonstrate that this tracker is absolutely required for the online store to function.

michaelmrose on Nov 17, 2023 [–]

Most stores suggest products to buyers

bluefirebrand on Nov 17, 2023 | [–]

And yet it's still not a vital part of running a store.

michaelmrose on Nov 17, 2023 | | [–]

> These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features

It doesn't seem to directly require comporting with someone's limited view of how a particular app is supposed to work

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