XPost: sci.geo.satellite-nav, alt.comp.os.windows-10   
   From: address@is.invalid   
      
   Carlos,   
      
   > Hum. The browser knows the location from the IP.   
      
   No, it doesn't.   
      
   > Try Google Maps in a computer with a new web profile or computer user, see   
   > how they get your location correct. At least the area.   
      
   :-)  Yes, "at least"   
      
   A new profile doesn't change your IP, nor your 'puters "fingerprint" - the   
   latter of which can often be "probed" by a bit of JS.   
      
   Also, from your IP they know which ISP you're using, and from that (and   
   previous experiences) they can pin-point your general(!) area.   
      
   And thats assuming you're *not* using a Google browser, 'cause in that case   
   it can just grab an ID that was set up when it was installed/first used.   
      
   And yes, there have already been complaints about that.  Especially here in   
   Europe, as such a tracking ID violates the GDPR.   
      
   Regards,   
   Rudy Wieser   
      
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