I'm sure I can't be the only one who has noticed that models sometimes seem to know what you're doing on their page (more so those run by agencies). Coming from a tech background, I decided to investigate this further,
Interactive platforms like Chaturbate offer users features like live streams and chat functionality. However, models, agencies, or third-party scripts embedded in these pages may use client-side tracking techniques to monitor your behaviour without explicit consent. While the platform’s API doesn’t directly expose these details, JavaScript embedded in the page can capture this data to build behavioural profiles, infer interest, or optimize interactions for higher engagement. These methods can collect data such as:
• Mouse movements: Tracking where you hover, especially near tipping buttons.
• Scrolling activity: Measuring how much of the page you view.
• Tab switching: Detecting when you leave or return to the tab.
• Typing behaviour: Monitoring how quickly or frequently you type in chat.
• Engagement with videos: Tracking actions like muting or using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode.
In light of this, I decided to create a privacy protection script which:
• Blocks mouse, scroll, and typing event listeners.
• Masks tab visibility so you always appear attentive.
• Prevents tracking of video actions like PIP or muting.
• Stops dynamically injected scripts from running.
• Disables iframe-based tracking.
• Continuously monitors for reattachment of trackers and removes them
How does it work? (for the more web dev savvvy of you)
• Event Listener Blocking: Prevents models/agencies from monitoring mouse movements, scrolls, typing, or tab visibility.
• Dynamic Protections: Ensures newly added scripts or elements cannot introduce tracking during the session.
• Continuous Monitoring: Detects and removes trackers reattached by Mutation Observers.
• Iframe Neutralization: Blocks isolated tracking in sandboxed environments.
Why does it matter?
This script is designed for privacy protection and does not interfere with the platform’s intended functionality (e.g., tipping or chatting). It simply prevents unnecessary tracking of your behaviour through disabling certain browser functionality. This is for chrome but could be tweaking quite easily.
How to install this
- Install a Chrome extension called Tampermonkey
- Select Create new script
- Copy and paste the code below
- Save, run in Chaturbate
Having been using this myself recently, I am 95% sure it is having an effect, and there always seems to be some sort of confused reaction from the modes initially. I have not yet tested it from the non-male. I could be completely paranoid here, but if the shoe fits, I encourage others to try it and give feedback!
Feel free to DM with any issues
Interactive platforms like Chaturbate offer users features like live streams and chat functionality. However, models, agencies, or third-party scripts embedded in these pages may use client-side tracking techniques to monitor your behaviour without explicit consent. While the platform’s API doesn’t directly expose these details, JavaScript embedded in the page can capture this data to build behavioural profiles, infer interest, or optimize interactions for higher engagement. These methods can collect data such as:
• Mouse movements: Tracking where you hover, especially near tipping buttons.
• Scrolling activity: Measuring how much of the page you view.
• Tab switching: Detecting when you leave or return to the tab.
• Typing behaviour: Monitoring how quickly or frequently you type in chat.
• Engagement with videos: Tracking actions like muting or using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode.
In light of this, I decided to create a privacy protection script which:
• Blocks mouse, scroll, and typing event listeners.
• Masks tab visibility so you always appear attentive.
• Prevents tracking of video actions like PIP or muting.
• Stops dynamically injected scripts from running.
• Disables iframe-based tracking.
• Continuously monitors for reattachment of trackers and removes them
How does it work? (for the more web dev savvvy of you)
• Event Listener Blocking: Prevents models/agencies from monitoring mouse movements, scrolls, typing, or tab visibility.
• Dynamic Protections: Ensures newly added scripts or elements cannot introduce tracking during the session.
• Continuous Monitoring: Detects and removes trackers reattached by Mutation Observers.
• Iframe Neutralization: Blocks isolated tracking in sandboxed environments.
Why does it matter?
- Protect your behaviour from being monitored and analyzed without consent.
- Engage on your terms without the platform inferring interest or engagement patterns.
- Maintain complete control over what you share while interacting with live streams or chat.
This script is designed for privacy protection and does not interfere with the platform’s intended functionality (e.g., tipping or chatting). It simply prevents unnecessary tracking of your behaviour through disabling certain browser functionality. This is for chrome but could be tweaking quite easily.
How to install this
- Install a Chrome extension called Tampermonkey
- Select Create new script
- Copy and paste the code below
- Save, run in Chaturbate
JavaScript:
// ==UserScript==
// @name Chaturbate protection privacy
// @namespace http://tampermonkey.net/
// @version 6.1
// @description Block tracking events
// @match *://*.chaturbate.com/*
// @grant none
// ==/UserScript==
(function() {
'use strict';
console.log('Privacy Protection Script Initialized.');
// **1. Block Focus and Idle Tracking**
window.onblur = null;
window.onfocus = null;
document.addEventListener('visibilitychange', (event) => event.stopImmediatePropagation(), true);
// Override document properties for idle state
Object.defineProperty(document, 'hidden', { value: false });
Object.defineProperty(document, 'visibilityState', { value: 'visible' });
// **2. Allow Mouse Events for Resizing or Dragging**
const allowMouseEventsForResizing = (event) => {
const target = event.target;
// Allow mouse events for video or resizing-related elements
if (target && (target.classList.contains('video-container') || target.classList.contains('resize-handle'))) {
return; // Allow propagation for resizing
}
// Block mouse events elsewhere
event.stopImmediatePropagation();
};
document.addEventListener('mousemove', allowMouseEventsForResizing, true);
document.addEventListener('mousedown', allowMouseEventsForResizing, true);
document.addEventListener('mouseup', allowMouseEventsForResizing, true);
// **3. Block Scroll Tracking (Allow Scrolling Within Video Area)**
document.addEventListener('scroll', (event) => {
const target = event.target;
// Allow scrolling within specific containers
if (target && (target.classList.contains('video-container') || target.classList.contains('chat-box'))) {
return; // Allow propagation for scrolling in videos or chat
}
event.stopImmediatePropagation();
}, true);
// **4. Block Chat Typing Tracking**
const chatBox = document.querySelector('input[type="text"]');
if (chatBox) {
chatBox.addEventListener('keydown', (event) => event.stopImmediatePropagation(), true);
}
const originalAddEventListener = EventTarget.prototype.addEventListener;
EventTarget.prototype.addEventListener = function(type, listener, options) {
if (['focus', 'blur', 'visibilitychange'].includes(type)) {
console.log(`Blocked ${type} event listener.`);
return; // Skip adding the listener
}
return originalAddEventListener.call(this, type, listener, options);
};
// **5. Block Volume and Mute Tracking**
const videos = document.querySelectorHaving been using this myself recently, I am 95% sure it is having an effect, and there always seems to be some sort of confused reaction from the modes initially. I have not yet tested it from the non-male. I could be completely paranoid here, but if the shoe fits, I encourage others to try it and give feedback!
Feel free to DM with any issues
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Not sure if I want to block that....
