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All detected data collection services are listed in the Trackers on this page overview. There are three types of
data collection activities recognized by AVG Do Not Track:
Web Analytics (allowed by default): Services used to improve the performance and experience of the
respective website. In this category you can find services as Google Analytics, Omniture, or Yahoo
Analytics. We recommend not to block web analytics services, as the website might not work as
intended.
Ad Networks (some blocked by default): Services that collect or share data about your online
activity on multiple sites, either directly or indirectly, to offer you personalized Ads unlike of content-
based Ads. This is determined based on the privacy policy of each Ad network as available on their
website. Some ad networks are blocked by default.
Social Buttons (allowed by default): Elements designed for improving the social-networking
experience. Social buttons are served from the social networks to the site you are visiting. They can
collect data about your online activity while you are logged-in. Examples of Social buttons include:
Facebook Social Plugins, Twitter Button, Google +1.
Note: Depending on what services are running in the background of the website, some of the three above
described sections might not appear in the AVG Do Not Track dialog.
Dialog controls
What is tracking? - Click this link in the upper section of the dialog to get redirected to the
dedicated webpage providing detailed explanation on the tracking principles, and description of
specific tracking types.