Most e-commerce sites use 20+ tracking scripts during checkout, sharing your data with advertisers & data brokers. EU's GDPR offers stronger protections, but enforcement varies. US consumers have far fewer legal safeguards. Use uBlock Origin & Privacy Badger browser extensions; always review privacy policies. What open-source alternatives to common e-commerce tracking exist, and how effective are they at protecting user data? #privacy #digitalprivacy #consumerrights #ecommerce