Pexels/Ed Webster Your data is being collected everywhere. Learn practical, non-technical steps to take back control of your personal information online. April 11, 2026 Your Invisible Digital Shadow Think about the last thing you searched for online. Maybe it was a new pair of running shoes, a symptom you were curious about, or a vacation spot. Now, open a different website or app. See an ad for that exact thing? That's not a coincidence; it's a tiny, visible part of your digital footprint.