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by x3ro 2094 days ago
Can you expand on this? On desktop I don't see anything being stored anywhere on this site, but I'm likely missing something.
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Did you click on the play store link?

It is not linked directly to the play store. it is run through a tracking company first, which then assigns a unique ID to your installation for knowing what caused users to install firefox. The ID is present in the URL.

Click the link once more to get another ID assigned to you.

Then when you open the app, The ID is sent back to the company along with a list of specific apps installed on your Android.

Oh sorry, I misread your original comment. Now I understand what's happening. Thanks for elaborating :)