This tool uses standard lightweight JavaScript to inspect your device hardware, browser configuration, and network metadata. Every web page you visit can easily see this information (and much more).
That's why you get fake news stories about shocking investment opportunities in your local area, groundbreaking new apps for your device and specific information about your broadband provider.
Privacy
Most of this data is harmless and helps websites render properly. If you want more privacy, using a VPN will help to hide your IP address and location.
Additionally, using a privacy-focused browser and script blockers will make it harder for pages to fingerprint your device, though this might cause some websites to break.
You can also click the button below—it has no impact on privacy, but it's fun!