Which of the following are ways that data is collected about you:

Question

I - Websites store data that tracks how you use the website
II - Websites store cookies in your browser so that the next time you visit the website things like your profile login and recent activity are saved
III - Some apps store geolocation information from your phone to track your location
IV - Transaction data is stored by credit card companies when you purchase things with a credit card

I only

II only

I, II, III, and IV

I, II, and IV

Answer 1

The correct answer is I, II, III, and IV.

All four statements describe legitimate ways that data can be collected about you:

• I: Websites do indeed store data that tracks how you use the site (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
• II: Websites store cookies in your browser for user convenience like saving login information and preferences.
• III: Many apps can collect geolocation data from your phone to provide location-based services or for tracking purposes.
• IV: Credit card companies record transaction data for purchases made with their cards.

Thus, all options are valid methods of data collection.