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This is not unique to signal. URL strings can contain identifying information regardless of where they are shared or posted. For example, if you send a link that ends with string of characters, these may correspond to a geographic location or browser settings. Blogger urls used to be geolocated, such as .ca for Canadian viewers. it is always safe to strip out unnecessary chacters if you're paranoid.


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