Visiting a Website of a Small Firm

I've no idea, but I have noticed that if I viewed a specific product, I do start receiving advertising for that and similar products. Makes me a little suspicious.

Did you accept cookies?

roger-

Thank you. I have noticed that also.

izzypush-

I believe the answer is yes as a result of a default.

Thank you.

If you accepted cookies they know. Use some software to remove them.

That's ad retargeting.

To answer gollum's question -- the company doesn't have your name, per se. They have an aggregate, so they can learn from Google Analytics that there were x number of computers visiting from your country or state, visiting x pages on the website.

Ad retargeting is done with what's called a pixel or a web beacon. Here's an explanation of ad retargeting from the POV of the advertiser: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/retargeting-campaigns-beginner-guide

That's why it's good to not automatically download all images in an email.

jespah-

Thanks very much.