Resources
Plain guides to what happens to what you type into a website’s forms, and how to check before you type.
How to tell if a website uses the Facebook (Meta) pixel
Three ways to check whether a website runs the Meta (Facebook) pixel, and how to see whether it receives the email you type into a form.
What is session recording, and how to tell if a site records what you type
Session recording scripts capture what you do on a page, including what you type into forms. What they are, what research found, and how to check a site.
Is my email shared when I fill in a form?
Often, yes: with ad networks, analytics and session recorders, sometimes before you press send. What research found and how to check a form first.
What is a hashed email, and why can ad networks still identify you?
A hashed email is a scrambled code made from your address. The same address always gives the same code, which is why ad networks can still match it to you.