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Re:iPhone apps share data with trackers, ad companies and re... by dahfizz on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @09:37PM (#20036109)
Yes, your IP address on the VPN tunnel is sent with every packet.
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Re:iPhone apps share data with trackers, ad companies and re... by 6gvONxR4sf7o on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @09:43PM (#20036136)
Does that one give my rough location?
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Re:iPhone apps share data with trackers, ad companies and re... by dahfizz on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @10:16PM (#20036333)
It would give the location of the VPN server you're connected through.
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Re:iPhone apps share data with trackers, ad companies and re... by jsizzle on Tuesday May 28, 2019 @09:59PM (#20036239)
In the US it would give at least the city/metro area.
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Re:iPhone apps share data with trackers, ad companies and re... by giancarlostoro on Wednesday May 29, 2019 @12:24AM (#20036847)
You mean of the VPN.
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