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I keep considering this and similar tools, but I have a concern that they will miss things and effectively opt-in when I want them to opt-out.

For instance: if the code/config for a particular site or family of sites becomes out of date for a while due to said site(s) adding a bunch of “legitimate interest”¹ checkboxes, then I may have just given consent (or passed by the opportunity to object) without knowing.

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[1] In other words “we see your preference not to be stalked by our partner(s), but fuck you and your preferences we want to let them anyway”.



I just came to the realization how ducked up things are, that right now every website view involves solving a stupid puzzle of toggles... that the privacy-conscious think might help them protect some of it, but I have a suspicion will do duck-all for said privacy anyway.




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