Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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☑️ You might be sharing more than you think when you visit a website. Your IP address, your browser details, and even what you searched for to get there is all visible. I'll explain what websites see when you show up and why it matters.

☑️ Your IP Address
Every website you visit can see your IP address (the online address of your computer or router). Sites can also see your browser type and possibly where you came from.

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Chapters
0:00 Your IP address
2:00 Your IP address is not private
5:00 Additional Information
6:54 Special IP addresses

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