Online tracking has become an everyday reality that threatens our online privacy. Protecting your personal data is more important than ever, and knowing effective ways to protect yourself will help you maintain your privacy, according to Lifehacker. How companies can track you Currently, there are two main methods of online data tracking: the first cookie, which is gradually disappearing, and pixel trackers, which are a bit more complicated. You’ve probably heard the term “cookie” before. They are small packets of information that allow websites to store data such as your password so that you …