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Social media sites track your online activities. What is their primary purpose in doing this?

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They want to send viruses to your computer.
They want to send viruses to your computer.

They want to steal your identity.
They want to steal your identity.

They want to sell you things through advertising.
They want to sell you things through advertising.

They want to help you have fun.
They want to help you have fun.
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Answer 1

The primary purpose of social media sites tracking your online activities is **“They want to sell you things through advertising.”** This data helps them target ads to you more effectively, making it more likely that you'll engage with their advertisements and make purchases.