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At which point the more common question will become "what's with the sign?", and the sign may become the bigger source of concern.

(See also https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/a-lot-of-questions-already-an... .)

You might instead consider asking people why they're asking, and figuring out ways to promote more widespread understanding.

Concretely: you might actively promote adblockers and tell people why they should use them. And rather than saying "we don't use tracking cookies", you could explain "here's why so many sites have cookie banners, here's why we don't".




Or you could focus on your business goals... And just be safe legally.


I'm not suggesting doing it proactively; I'm suggesting doing it in response to the question, if people repeatedly ask the question. "No, and here are other ways to protect yourself" is stronger and more definitive than just "no".




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