Lexeme: web beacon technology  
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  1. noun. Web beacon technology, also known as web bugs, pixel tags, or clear GIFs, is a common technique used by websites and marketers to collect data about user behavior on websites or in emails. It involves embedding a small, usually transparent, image or piece of code into a webpage or email. When a user loads the webpage or opens the email, the embedded code is called, and it allows the sender to collect information such as the user's IP address, browser type, device type, referring website, and the time and date of the visit. This data is then used for various purposes, including tracking user engagement, measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, personalizing content, and generating user analytics. GPT3.5
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  • noun. web beacon technology (singular), web beacon technologies (plural)
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