ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Website tracking

Alright, so website tracking means that someone is keeping track of what you do when you visit a website. It's like a little spy that watches you as you move around the website. It can see what pages you look at, what links you click on, and even how long you stay on the website.

But don't worry, it's not always a bad thing! Sometimes, the people who run the website use tracking to make the website better for you. They can see what parts of the website are popular, and what parts people don't like. Then, they can change the website to make it more fun and easy to use.

But sometimes, companies use tracking to try and sell you things. They might see that you like a certain type of product, and then show you ads for it later on other websites. This is called targeted advertising, and it can be annoying sometimes.

So, it's important to be aware of website tracking and what it means. You can protect yourself by using a tool called an ad blocker, or by being careful about what information you give out online. Remember, always ask your parents or a grown-up if you're unsure about something online!